CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 1h 46m · PG

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

68%(206)IMDbComedy

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.

Directed byJohn Hay

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: EN
Released: August 25, 2000

Studios

Arts Council of England

Canal+

Impact Film & TV

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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Eric Wirral

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Harry

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Donna Grimble

Lewis McKenzie

Lewis McKenzie

Jimmy Grimble

Jane Lapotaire

Jane Lapotaire

Alice Brewer

Ben Miller

Ben Miller

Johnny Two Dogs

Wayne Galtrey

Walkway Kid

Ciarán Griffiths

Ciarán Griffiths

Psycho

Bobby Power

'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley

Samia Longchambon

Samia Longchambon

Sara

Creative team

Directed by: John Hay
Written by: Simon Mayle
John Hay
Produced by: Sarah Radclyffe
Jeremy Bolt

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