Movie Description
Alive and Kicking
(1991)Overview
Gritty and powerful Screen One film that takes an unflinching look at drug addiction. Lenny Henry plays a dealer convinced he is untouchable, Robbie Coltrane the ex-gangster turned drug counsellor who is determined to break him. Writer Al Hunter (The Firm) was inspired by the true story of a football team founded to help drug addicts kick their habit.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Young
- Writer : Al Hunter Ashton
- Cast : Lenny Henry,Robbie Coltrane,Annabelle Apsion,Jane Horrocks,Geff Francis,Paul Barber,Imogen Boorman,Beresford Le Roy,Hakeem Kae-Kazim,Cal MacAninch,Nick Dunning,Mark Anthony Newman,Faith Tingle,Ewen Cummins,Al Hunter Ashton,Cecilia Marquis,Fintan McKeown,Jillie Meers,Shireen Shah,Sakuntala Ramanee,Garry Roost,Justin Chadwick,Andy Hockley,Karl Tessler,Jonathan Copestake,Justine Francesca Glenton,Diane Parish,Natalie Roles
Cast
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Liam Kane
Marie
Gail
Barry Serradilla
Earl Preston
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Leroy
Jerome
Axle
David Freeman
Dexter
Shirley
Clyde
Sgt. Tocknell
Jenny
Doctor
Midwife
Nursing Officer
Social Worker
Alan
Martin
Ray
Michael
Derek
Jackie
(uncredited)
(uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleAlive and Kicking
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-10-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Crime
- TV Movie
