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