

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
2000-08-25 · 106 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- John Hay
- Production companies
- Impact Film & TV, Arts Council of England, Impact Pictures, Pathé Pictures International, Canal+, Sarah Radclyffe Productions
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert CarlyleEric Wirral
Ray WinstoneHarry
Gina McKeeDonna Grimble
Lewis McKenzieJimmy Grimble
Jane LapotaireAlice Brewer
Ben MillerJohnny Two Dogs
Ciarán GriffithsPsycho
Samia LongchambonSara
John McArdleHeadmaster
John HenshawKen Burley
Michael J. JacksonColin
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