Runner
2026 · Action · Comedy
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Film / 2000
There's Only One Jimmy Grimble
Directed by
John Hay
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.
The story
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.
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
Antony MarshCrane
Charles DentonThe Cat
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Azmier AhmedElvis
John McArdleHeadmaster
Ann ArisGovernor 1
Richard HeapGovernor 2
John HenshawKen Burley
Michael J. JacksonColin
Jim WhelanRobbie Brewer
Jacqueline LeonardKath
Chris CarsonGreenock Team
Lee PriceGreenock Team
Abdi IsmailGreenock Team
Andy HampsonGreenock Team
Gareth GibsonGreenock Team
Andrew SchofieldWreckingham Referee
Barry EdwardsWreckingham Goalie
Carl ChaseThug in Pub
Steve GartiSecurity Guard
Sean McGowanNorthmoor Referee
Dave HillUnited Scout
Julie BrownUnderwear Party Guest
Trevor Dwyer-LynchHard Hat
Liam FoxSales Assistant
Alan KeeganStadium Announcer
Warren DennisHimself
Michael McWilliamsHimself
Gareth CavanaghHimself
Daniel HarrisonHimself
Simon CliffordCup Final Referee (uncredited)
Sam CunninghamMelanie Morisson (uncredited)
Sean DelaneyBrick
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