
Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Release: 1991-10-13·Runtime: 91m·★ 8.5
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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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC
Cast
Lenny Henryas Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Annabelle Apsionas Marie
Hakeem Kae-Kazimas Jerome
Fintan McKeownas Doctor
Justin Chadwickas Martin
Andy Hockleyas Ray
Geff Francisas Barry Serradilla
Cal MacAninchas Axle
Ewen Cumminsas Clyde
Al Hunter Ashtonas Sgt. Tocknell
Shireen Shahas Nursing Officer
Sakuntala Ramaneeas Social Worker
Robbie Coltraneas Liam Kane
Paul Barberas Earl Preston
Imogen Boormanas Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Justine Francesca Glentonas Jackie
Diane Parishas (uncredited)
Jane Horrocksas Gail
Nick Dunningas David Freeman
Natalie Rolesas (uncredited)
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