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Film / 1997
Fever Pitch
Directed by
David Evans
A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.
The story
A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.
Cast
Colin FirthPaul Ashworth
Ruth GemmellSarah Hughes
Mark StrongSteve
Holly AirdJo
Ken StottTed, the Headmaster
Stephen ReaRay, the Governor
Neil PearsonPaul's Dad
Lorraine AshbournePaul's Mum
Luke AikmanYoung Paul
Bea GuardPaul's Sister
Richard ClaxtonRobert Parker
Charles CorkRex
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Bob CurtissStan
David HounslowMan at Reading
Peter QuinceChip Shop: Frank
Annette EkblomRobert's Mother
Jackie HyffesPupil's Mom
Joe ReddingtonPupil's Dad
Graham CullMr. Johnson
Mike InghamRadio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar BanksYoung Paul's Mate
Leigh FunnelleWoman At Reading
Simon BowenHillsborough Man
Silas CarsonIndian Waiter
Geoffrey DrewHouse Owner
Liam Stapleton2nd Governor
Emily ConwaySasha
AG. LonghurstTaxi Driver
Shuli Morris-EvansParty Baby
Philip BondTurnstile Operator
Gary CondesArsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick HornbySchool Football Coach (uncredited)
Scott BakerMan Behind
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