There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
2000 · 1 hr 46 min
PG6.671%74%68%
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 who he doesn't like. 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.
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Directed By
John HayWritten By
John Hay, Simon Mayle, Rik CarmichaelStudio
Canal+, Impact Pictures, Arts Council of England, Pathé Pictures International, Impact Film & TV, Sarah Radclyffe Productions LimitedCast of There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
Lewis McKenzieJimmy Grimble
Jane LapotaireAlice Brewer
Gina McKeeDonna Grimble
Robert CarlyleEric Wirral
Ben MillerJohnny Two Dogs
Wayne GaltreyWalkway Kid
Ciarán GriffithsPsycho
Bobby Power'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
Ray WinstoneHarry
Antony MarshCrane
Charles DentonThe Cat
Azmier AhmedElvis
John McArdleHeadmaster
Ann ArisGovernor 1
Richard HeapGovernor 2
John HenshawKen Burley
Michael J. JacksonColin
Jim WhelanRobbie Brewer
Chris CarsonGreenock Team
Lee PriceGreenock Team
Abdi IsmailGreenock Team
Andy HampsonGreenock Team
Gareth GibsonGreenock Team
Andrew SchofieldWreckingham Referee
Barry EdwardsWreckingham Goalie
Carl ChaseThug in Pub
Steve GartiSecurity Guard
Sean McGowanNorthmoor Referee
Dave HillUnited Scout
Julie BrownUnderwear Party Guest
Trevor Dwyer-LynchHard Hat
Liam FoxSales Assistant
Alan KeeganStadium Announcer
Warren DennisHimself
Michael McWilliamsHimself
Gareth CavanaghHimself
Daniel HarrisonHimself
Simon CliffordCup Final Referee (uncredited)
Sam CunninghamMelanie Morisson (uncredited)
Sean DelaneyBrick