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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)

25/08/2000 (FR)Comedy1h 46m
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Lewis McKenzie

      Lewis McKenzie

      Jimmy Grimble

    2. Jane Lapotaire

      Jane Lapotaire

      Alice Brewer

    3. Gina McKee

      Gina McKee

      Donna Grimble

    4. Robert Carlyle

      Robert Carlyle

      Eric Wirral

    5. Ben Miller

      Ben Miller

      Johnny Two Dogs

    6. Wayne Galtrey

      Walkway Kid

    7. Ciarán Griffiths

      Ciarán Griffiths

      Psycho

    8. Bobby Power

      'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley

    9. Ray Winstone

      Ray Winstone

      Harry

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    A review by John Chard

    7.0
    Written by John Chard on Apr 13, 2020

    Do you believe? There's Only One Jimmy Grimble is a very simple film of whimsy and football, a tale of a young 15 year old Manchester misfit who learns some life lessons when he encounters a strange old homeless dear who gives him a pair of magical old football boots. So yes, boys own fanciful stuff for sure, but it has such a warm heart, is loaded with dry Lancastrian wit, and threaded together with such an affection for the sport and teenage growing pains, that's it's impossible to dislike. The cast list is impressive, with Ray Winstone, Robert Carlyle, Gina McKee, Ben Miller and Jane La...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • single
    • bully
    • football (soccer)
    • manchester