Overview
Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas — he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard-drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?
Cast
- Sean Bean as Jimmy Muir
- Emily Lloyd as Annie Doherty
- Craig Kelly as Russell Muir
- Pete Postlethwaite as Ken Jackson
- John McEnery as Joe Muir
- Ann Bell as Sarah Muir
- Melanie Hill as Mary Muir
- Chris Walker as Mac
- Peter Gunn as Tommy
- Bill Stewart as Bullneck