
Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Release: 1991-10-13·Runtime: 91m·★ 8.0
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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
Hakeem Kae-Kazimas Jerome
Ewen Cumminsas Clyde
Lenny Henryas Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Jane Horrocksas Gail
Imogen Boormanas Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Sakuntala Ramaneeas Social Worker
Andy Hockleyas Ray
Fintan McKeownas Doctor
Shireen Shahas Nursing Officer
Justin Chadwickas Martin
Diane Parishas (uncredited)
Cal MacAninchas Axle
Robbie Coltraneas Liam Kane
Annabelle Apsionas Marie
Geff Francisas Barry Serradilla
Paul Barberas Earl Preston
Natalie Rolesas (uncredited)
Nick Dunningas David Freeman
Al Hunter Ashtonas Sgt. Tocknell
Justine Francesca Glentonas Jackie