In 1968 a woman with two young boys leaves her husband and moves to the north west of England. Her oldest sneaks out to travel to Liverpool to see George Best play, his younger brother tags along.
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Kevin Arnold
Tony
Steven Arnold
Lloyd
Known for
Coronation Street
John Roberts
Michele Camarda
Jennifer Calvert
Ellen
Known for
Legend of Earthsea
Andrew Simister
Simon Adams
Lloyd at 30
Known for
The Bounty
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Thomas Craig
Tony at 30 / Tony at 27
Known for
Murdoch Mysteries
The Navigators
Daryl Fishwick
Mother
Known for
Accused
Carl Chase
Stranger
Known for
Batman
Alien³
Arturo Venegas
Spanish Sailor
Known for
Madeline
The Business
George Best
Himself
Also in
Football As Never Before
Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose
John Roberts Director · John Roberts Writer Andrew Simister Writer
United States release October 1, 1992 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Film4 Productions
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NFTS
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Film4 Productions
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United Kingdom
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English
Release dates
United States · October 1, 1992
Chicago International Film Festival
United Kingdom · October 16, 1992
Theatrical
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