On screen
Cast
33 credited performers
Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
Steve
Holly Aird
Jo
Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Artwork unavailable
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Artwork unavailable
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
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Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Charles Cork
Rex
Artwork unavailable
Bob Curtiss
Stan
David Hounslow
Man at Reading
Artwork unavailable
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
Artwork unavailable
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
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Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
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Graham Cull
Mr. Johnson
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Mike Ingham
Radio Sports Commentator
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Sam Dunbar Banks
Young Paul's Mate
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Leigh Funnelle
Woman At Reading
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Simon Bowen
Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson
Indian Waiter
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Geoffrey Drew
House Owner
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Liam Stapleton
2nd Governor
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Emily Conway
Sasha
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AG. Longhurst
Taxi Driver
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Shuli Morris-Evans
Party Baby
Philip Bond
Turnstile Operator
Artwork unavailable
Gary Condes
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick Hornby
School Football Coach (uncredited)
Artwork unavailable
Scott Baker
Man Behind