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