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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

  • 2000
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4K
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There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)
ComedyDramaSport

Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed.Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed.Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed.

  • Director
    • John Hay
  • Writers
    • Rik Carmichael
    • John Hay
    • Simon Mayle
  • Stars
    • Lewis McKenzie
    • Jane Lapotaire
    • Gina McKee
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Hay
    • Writers
      • Rik Carmichael
      • John Hay
      • Simon Mayle
    • Stars
      • Lewis McKenzie
      • Jane Lapotaire
      • Gina McKee
    • 31User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Lewis McKenzie
    • Jimmy Grimble
    Jane Lapotaire
    Jane Lapotaire
    • Alice Brewer
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Donna
    Ben Miller
    Ben Miller
    • Johnny Two Dogs
    Wayne Galtrey
    • Walkway Kid
    Ciaran Griffiths
    Ciaran Griffiths
    • Psycho
    Bobby Power
    • 'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Eric Wirral
    Samia Longchambon
    Samia Longchambon
    • Sara
    • (as Samia Ghadie)
    Antony Marsh
    • Crane
    • (as Anthony Marsh)
    Sean Delaney
    • Brick
    Charles Denton
    • The Cat
    Azmier Ahmed
    • Elvis
    John McArdle
    John McArdle
    • Headmaster
    Ann Aris
    • Governor 1
    Richard Heap
    • Governor 2
    John Henshaw
    John Henshaw
    • Ken Burley
    Michael J. Jackson
    • Colin
    • (as Michael J Jackson)
    • Director
      • John Hay
    • Writers
      • Rik Carmichael
      • John Hay
      • Simon Mayle(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jimmy Grimble used fake ears to film the movie.
    • Quotes

      'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley: [spits on Jimmy] you little shite, you try anything with that notice again and you

      [pause]

      'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley: are...

      Psycho: Look out. Wirral

      'Gorgeous' Gordon Burley: You'll be Dead!

      Psycho: [shoves Jimmy] Later Grimble!

      Eric Wirral: [shouts in the distance] Alright six-a-side!

      Jimmy Grimble: [Jimmy's thought] Six-a-side? I'm on the bloody team. You don't have to be Einstein to work that one out. Well, sub at least. And that's worth getting a faceful of gob any day.

    • Connections
      References The Terminator (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      The Only One I Know
      Written & Performed by The Charlatans

    User reviews31

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    10/10
    Heart-warming
    I've now seen this film 5 or 6 times on satellite TV, and bought it on DVD. The first time I saw it I wasn't really watching and so wasn't convinced, but thought it was good. The second time, I watched it seriously ... and thought it absolutely brilliant.

    For myself, an Englishman who always wanted to be a footballer but without the necessary talent (or any talent), this is a story of dreams come true. Of a home-life that is far from perfect, but with a mother who loves you. And a teacher who used to be a striker at the highest level. How much better can it get?

    There's great acting from Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Gina McKee and Samia Ghandie; and a brilliant soundtrack reinforcing the emotionally key moments of the film. The side-plots are subtly handled and the ending has made me cry more than once.

    Wonderful ..... especially if you have always wanted to be a great footballer but never made it, or have been unlucky in love. Recommended.
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    • bendy1234
    • Aug 26, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det finns bara en Jimmy Grimble
    • Filming locations
      • Maine Road Football Stadium, Moss Side, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Impact Film & TV
      • Arts Council of England
      • Canal+
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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