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?
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
John Henshaw
as M.C
Steve Huison
as Jack Kershaw
