There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

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.

Directed by John Hay

Top cast

Lewis McKenzie

Jimmy Grimble

Jane Lapotaire

Alice Brewer

Gina McKee

Donna Grimble

Robert Carlyle

Eric Wirral

Ben Miller

Johnny Two Dogs

W

Wayne Galtrey

Walkway Kid

Ciarán Griffiths

Psycho

B

Bobby Power

'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley

Ray Winstone

Harry

Samia Longchambon

Sara

A

Antony Marsh

Crane

C

Charles Denton

The Cat

A

Azmier Ahmed

Elvis

John McArdle

Headmaster

A

Ann Aris

Governor 1

R

Richard Heap

Governor 2

John Henshaw

Ken Burley

Michael J. Jackson

Colin

J

Jim Whelan

Robbie Brewer

Jacqueline Leonard

Kath

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