
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
PG“and no substitute for life”
2000·106 min·Released
Studio: Arts Council of England, Canal+, Impact Film & TV, Impact Pictures, Pathé Pictures International, Sarah Radclyffe Productions
6.8TMDb
Theatrical Aug 25, 2000
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France · English · Foreign
Overview
Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids, and at home he has to face his mother's new boyfriend. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed and leads his school football team towards the final of the local schools cup.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJohn Hay
WriterRik Carmichael, John Hay, Simon Mayle
Cast

Lewis McKenzie
Jimmy Grimble

Jane Lapotaire
Alice Brewer

Gina McKee
Donna Grimble

Robert Carlyle
Eric Wirral

Ben Miller
Johnny Two Dogs
Wayne Galtrey
Walkway Kid

Ciarán Griffiths
Psycho
Bobby Power
'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley

Ray Winstone
Harry

Samia Longchambon
Sara
Antony Marsh
Crane
Charles Denton
The Cat
Azmier Ahmed
Elvis

John McArdle
Headmaster
Ann Aris
Governor 1
Richard Heap
Governor 2

John Henshaw
Ken Burley

Michael J. Jackson
Colin
Jim Whelan
Robbie Brewer

Jacqueline Leonard
Kath
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Keywords
singlebullyfootball (soccer)manchester
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