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