Fever Pitch (1997)
Overview
A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 8.331 |
Directed By
David Evans
Crew
Nik Powell
Stephen Woolley
Mary-Jane Reyner
Nick Hornby
Boo Hewerdine
Neill MacColl
Liora Reich
Karen Wakefield
David Evans
Chris Seager
Michael Carlin
Nick Hornby
Amanda Posey
Nick O'Hagan
Scott Thomas
Charmaine Fuller
Charmaine Fuller
Noel Cowell
Douglas Ingram
Steve Mayer
Steve Carter
Mick Ward
Richard Whelan
Emanuel Boumard
Penny Smith
Jonni Fitzgerald
Stewart Henderson
Zane Hayward
Peter Gleaves
Mike Power
Lance Smith
Roger Kiff
Tim Partridge
Guy Rutter
Tony Staitham
Simon Hutchinson
Hank Schumacher
Simon Firsht
Jim Greenhorn
Patrick O'Neill
Michael Corden
Chris Nuttall
Aad Wirtz
Mark Nelmes
Graham Hills
Alison O'Brien
Jim Frankham
Garry Fiferman
Tim Baxter
Kim Norris
Jonathan Berger
Paddy Eason
Dennis Michelson
Andy Cole
Tim Wellspring
Benjamin Greenacre
Dave Owen
Gary Parnham
Laurie Sparham
Bill Barringer
Gary Nagle
Nick Wall
Gary Powell
Steve Mercer
Mark Funnell
Angela Wharton
Alf Tramontin
Sara Desmond
TOP CAST
Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
Steve
Holly Aird
Jo
Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Charles Cork
Rex
Bob Curtiss
Stan
David Hounslow
Man at Reading
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull
Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham
Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks
Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle
Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen
Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson
Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew
House Owner
Liam Stapleton
2nd Governor
Emily Conway
Sasha
AG. Longhurst
Taxi Driver
Shuli Morris-Evans
Party Baby
Philip Bond
Turnstile Operator
Gary Condes
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick Hornby
School Football Coach (uncredited)
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