Pulling no punches in its depiction of soccer legend George Best's slow descent from the heights of his Manchester United career, the man once dubbed the fifth Beatle for his glamorous lifestyle and good looks.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John LynchGeorge Best | George Best |
 Ian BannenSir Matt Busby | Sir Matt Busby |
 Jerome FlynnBobby Charlton | Bobby Charlton |
 Ian HartNobby Stiles | Nobby Stiles |
 Patsy KensitAnna | Anna |
 Cal MacAninchPaddy | Paddy |
 Linus RoacheDennis Law | Dennis Law |
 Adrian LesterRocky | Rocky |
 David HaymanTommy Dougherty | Tommy Dougherty |
 James EllisDickie Beal | Dickie Beal |
 Roger DaltreyRodney Marsh | Rodney Marsh |
 Sophie DahlEva Haraldsted | Eva Haraldsted |
 Stephen FryFrazer Crane | Frazer Crane |
 Philip MadocJimmy Murphy | Jimmy Murphy |
 Sean BlowersNot listed | Not listed |
 Clive AndersonNot listed | Not listed |
 Ian FitzgibbonNot listed | Not listed |
 Lalor RoddyNot listed | Not listed |
 Marie JonesNot listed | Not listed |
 Dave DuffyNot listed | Not listed |
 Owen O'NeillNot listed | Not listed |