Paul Ashworth

Colin Firth

Sarah Hughes

Ruth Gemmell

Paul's Sister

Bea Guard

Steve

Mark Strong

Paul's Dad

Neil Pearson

Jo

Holly Aird

Paul's Mum

Lorraine Ashbourne

Young Paul

Luke Aikman

Ted, the Headmaster

Ken Stott

Ray, the Governor

Stephen Rea

Robert Parker

Richard Claxton

Robert's Mother

Annette Ekblom

Rex

Charles Cork

Frank

Peter Quince

Stan

Bob Curtiss

Man at Reading

David Hounslow

Turnstile Operator

Philip Bond

Man

Scott Baker

Pupil's Parent

Jackie Hyffes

Pupil's Dad

Joe Reddington

Mr. Johnson

Graham Cull

Radio Sports Commentator

Mike Ingham

Woman at Reading

Leigh Funnelle

Young Paul's Mate

Sam Dunbar Banks

Hillsborough Man

Simon Bowen

Indian Waiter

Silas Carson

House Owner

Geoffrey Drew

Second Governor

Liam Stapleton

Sasha

Emily Conway

Taxi Driver

AG. Longhurst

Taxi Driver

Tony Longhurst

Party Baby

Shuli Morris-Evans

Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

Gary Condes

School Football Coach (uncredited)

Nick Hornby