Fever Pitch
Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men
6.5(264) 1997-04-04 102 minComedyRomance
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.
ScreenplayNick Hornby
Original Music ComposerBoo Hewerdine
Original Music ComposerNeill MacColl
DirectorDavid Evans
ProducerAmanda Posey
Cast & characters
Colin Firth
as Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
as Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
as Steve
Holly Aird
as Jo
Ken Stott
as Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
as Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
as Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
as Paul's Mum
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Luke Aikman
as Young Paul
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Bea Guard
as Paul's Sister
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Richard Claxton
as Robert Parker
Charles Cork
as Rex
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Bob Curtiss
as Stan
David Hounslow
as Man at Reading
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Peter Quince
as Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
as Robert's Mother
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Jackie Hyffes
as Pupil's Mom
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Joe Reddington
as Pupil's Dad
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Graham Cull
as Mr. Johnson
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Mike Ingham
as Radio Sports Commentator
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Sam Dunbar Banks
as Young Paul's Mate
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Leigh Funnelle
as Woman At Reading
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Simon Bowen
as Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson
as Indian Waiter
