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