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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- effortlessdemanding
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Cast
- Robert CarlyleEric Wirral
- Ray WinstoneHarry
- Gina McKeeDonna Grimble
- Lewis McKenzieJimmy Grimble
- Jane LapotaireAlice Brewer
- Ben MillerJohnny Two Dogs
- Wayne GaltreyWalkway Kid
- Ciarán GriffithsPsycho
- Bobby Power'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
- Samia LongchambonSara
Crew
- John HayDirector
- Rik CarmichaelScreenplay
- Simon MayleScreenplay
- John HayScreenplay
- John de BormanDirector of Photography
- Simon BoswellOriginal Music Composer
- Alex JamesOriginal Music Composer
- Oral Norrie OtteyEditor
- Alison JacksonProducer
- Jeremy BoltProducer
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