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Just a Boys' Game

The plot revolves around the life of Jake McQuillan who lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realization. Just a Boys' Game features Frankie Miller, Gregor Fisher, Ken Hutchison and Hector Nicol.

English
  • Originally Aired November 8, 1979
  • Runtime 75 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created April 1, 2017 by
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  • Modified November 21, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Peter McDougall Writer
Jean Taylor Smith Guest Star Grannie
Hector Nicol Guest Star Granda
Gregor Fisher Guest Star Tanza
Frankie Miller Guest Star Jake McQuillen
Ken Hutchison Guest Star Dancer Dunnichy
John Mackenzie Director