There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

★ 6.8IMDb Score
Released:2000-08-25
Genre:Comedy
Duration:106 min
Director:John Hay
Actors:Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Gina McKee, Lewis McKenzie, Jane Lapotaire
Production:Impact Film & TV, Arts Council of England, Impact Pictures, Pathé Pictures International, Canal+, Sarah Radclyffe Productions

Overview:

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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