Comedy · France · 2000 · 1h 46m

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

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Director
John Hay
Cast
Lewis McKenzie as Jimmy Grimble Jane Lapotaire as Alice Brewer Gina McKee as Donna Grimble Robert Carlyle as Eric Wirral Ben Miller as Johnny Two Dogs Wayne Galtrey as Walkway Kid
Crew
Oral Norrie Ottey — Editor Rik Carmichael — Screenplay John Hay — Screenplay Simon Mayle — Screenplay Sarah Radclyffe — Producer Alison Jackson — Producer
Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
singlebullyfootball (soccer)manchester
Key Collaborators
John Hay Director Oral Norrie Ottey Editor Rik Carmichael Screenplay John Hay Screenplay Simon Mayle Screenplay Sarah Radclyffe Producer Alison Jackson Producer Jeremy Bolt Producer Michael Carlin Production Design Mary-Jane Reyner Costume Design
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