Fever Pitch
04/04/1997
2h

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 Firth
Paul Ashworth


Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes


Mark Strong
Steve


Holly Aird
Jo


Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster


Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor


Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad


Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker


Charles Cork
Rex
Bob Curtiss
Stan


David Hounslow
Man at Reading
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank


Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull
Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham
Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks
Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle
Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen
Hillsborough Man


Silas Carson
Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew
House Owner
Liam Stapleton
2nd Governor
Emily Conway
Sasha
AG. Longhurst
Taxi Driver
Shuli Morris-Evans
Party Baby


Philip Bond
Turnstile Operator
Gary Condes
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)


Nick Hornby
School Football Coach (uncredited)
Scott Baker
Man Behind
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