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When Saturday Comes (1996)

Movie ★ 5.7 95 min

Drama

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?

Maria Giese Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1996
Runtime
95 min
Box office
$983,481
IMDb
tt0114917
Language
Studio
Pint O'Bitter Productions, Guild

Themes

Cast

Sean Bean Sean Bean Jimmy Muir Emily Lloyd Emily Lloyd Annie Doherty Craig Kelly Craig Kelly Russell Muir Pete Postlethwaite Pete Postlethwaite Ken Jackson John McEnery John McEnery Joe Muir Ann Bell Sarah Muir Melanie Hill Melanie Hill Mary Muir Chris Walker Chris Walker Mac Peter Gunn Peter Gunn Tommy Bill Stewart Bullneck John Henshaw John Henshaw M.C Steve Huison Steve Huison Jack Kershaw Tim Gallagher Steve John Higgins Rob Douglas McFerran Douglas McFerran Norman the Foreman Paul Kemp Brewery Worker Nick Conway Brewery Worker John Tams John Tams Brewery Worker

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Frequently asked questions

What is When Saturday Comes about?
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?
Who directed When Saturday Comes?
When Saturday Comes was directed by Maria Giese.
Who stars in When Saturday Comes?
When Saturday Comes stars Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly, Pete Postlethwaite.
When was When Saturday Comes released?
When Saturday Comes is a 1996 drama film.
Where can I watch When Saturday Comes?
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