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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)

106 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Sport  -   25 August 2000 (UK)
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Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. At school he is constantly being bullied by the other kids... See full summary »

Director:

John Hay

Writers:

Rik Carmichael, John Hay, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Lewis McKenzie, Jane Lapotaire and Gina McKee
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lewis McKenzie Lewis McKenzie ...
Jimmy Grimble
Jane Lapotaire Jane Lapotaire ...
Alice Brewer
Gina McKee ...
Donna
Ben Miller ...
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Wayne Galtrey Wayne Galtrey ...
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Ciaran Griffiths Ciaran Griffiths ...
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Bobby Power Bobby Power ...
'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
Robert Carlyle ...
Eric Wirral
Samia Ghadie Samia Ghadie ...
Sara
Antony Marsh Antony Marsh ...
Crane (as Anthony Marsh)
Sean Delaney Sean Delaney ...
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Charles Denton Charles Denton ...
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Azmier Ahmed Azmier Ahmed ...
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John McArdle John McArdle ...
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Ann Aris Ann Aris ...
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Storyline

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 who he doesn't like. 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. Written by filmreview.co.uk  

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School | Boy | Removal Van | Tombstone | Humiliation  | See more »

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and no substitute for life

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

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Country:

UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jimmy Grimble See more »

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£101,282 (UK) (27 August 2000) (127 Screens)

Gross:

£101,282 (UK) (27 August 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Arts Council of England, Canal+, Impact Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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"Venus"
Written by Robbie van Leeuwen (as Robert Van Leeuwen)
Performed by Bananarama See more »