
Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Acting

Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Acting

Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Acting

Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Acting

Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Acting

Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Acting
![Luke Aikman]()
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Acting
![Bea Guard]()
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
Acting
![Richard Claxton]()
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Acting

David Hounslow
Man at Reading
Acting
![Peter Quince]()
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank
Acting

Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
Acting
![Jackie Hyffes]()
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
Acting
![Joe Reddington]()
Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
Acting
![Graham Cull]()
Graham Cull
Mr. Johnson
Acting
![Mike Ingham]()
Mike Ingham
Radio Sports Commentator
Acting
![Sam Dunbar Banks]()
Sam Dunbar Banks
Young Paul's Mate
Acting
![Leigh Funnelle]()
Leigh Funnelle
Woman At Reading
Acting
![Simon Bowen]()
Simon Bowen
Hillsborough Man
Acting

Silas Carson
Indian Waiter
Acting
![Geoffrey Drew]()
Geoffrey Drew
House Owner
Acting
![Liam Stapleton]()
Liam Stapleton
2nd Governor
Acting

AG. Longhurst
Taxi Driver
Acting
![Shuli Morris-Evans]()
Shuli Morris-Evans
Party Baby
Acting

Philip Bond
Turnstile Operator
Acting
![Gary Condes]()
Gary Condes
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Acting

Nick Hornby
School Football Coach (uncredited)
Writing