When Saturday Comes
“To Jimmy Life Was Just A Game...Until The Game Became His Life!”
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WHEN SATURDAY COMES Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-12
Top Cast
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Sean Bean
Jimmy Muir
Emily Lloyd
Annie Doherty
Craig Kelly
Russell Muir
Pete Postlethwaite
Ken Jackson
John McEnery
Joe Muir
Ann Bell
Sarah Muir
Melanie Hill
Mary Muir
Chris Walker
Mac
Peter Gunn
Tommy
Bill Stewart
Bullneck
John Henshaw
M.C
Steve Huison
Jack Kershaw
Tim Gallagher
Steve
John Higgins
Rob
Douglas McFerran
Norman the Foreman
Andrew Shephard
Brewery Worker
Paul Kemp
Brewery Worker
Nick Conway
Brewery Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$983K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Giese
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Giese, James Daly
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- When Saturday Comes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $983K
- Production Studios
- Pint O'Bitter Productions, Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Giese
Maria Giese, James Daly
Anne Dudley
Grant Cameron
George Akers
Meir Teper, James Daly, Christopher Lambert, David Matalon
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Giese
Screenplay
Meir Teper
Producer
George Akers
Editor
James Daly
Producer
Christopher Lambert
Producer
James Daly
Screenplay
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Grant Cameron
Director of Photography
Maria Giese
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Saturday Comes
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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?
The principal cast of When Saturday Comes includes Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly, Pete Postlethwaite, John McEnery.
When was When Saturday Comes released and how long is it?
When Saturday Comes was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did When Saturday Comes make at the box office?
When Saturday Comes grossed $983K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for When Saturday Comes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Saturday Comes was composed by Anne Dudley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Saturday Comes?
When Saturday Comes holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).