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Fever Pitch
Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men
Genres
ComedyRomance
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
102 min
Release Date
1997-04-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
246
Vote Average
6.461
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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