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 | 12.458 |
Directed By
David Evans
Crew
Nick O'Hagan
Nik Powell
Boo Hewerdine
Neill MacColl
Chris Seager
Mary-Jane Reyner
Michael Carlin
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby
Amanda Posey
Liora Reich
Karen Wakefield
David Evans
Stephen Woolley
Scott Thomas
Charmaine Fuller
Noel Cowell
Charmaine Fuller
Mick Ward
Penny Smith
Richard Whelan
Emanuel Boumard
Steve Carter
Simon Hutchinson
Jim Greenhorn
Garry Fiferman
Tim Wellspring
Steve Mayer
Stewart Henderson
Peter Gleaves
Mark Nelmes
Mike Power
Paddy Eason
Chris Nuttall
Douglas Ingram
Hank Schumacher
Simon Firsht
Roger Kiff
Lance Smith
Patrick O'Neill
Tony Staitham
Michael Corden
Zane Hayward
Jim Frankham
Jonni Fitzgerald
Graham Hills
Alison O'Brien
Guy Rutter
Aad Wirtz
Tim Baxter
Tim Partridge
Jonathan Berger
Steve Mercer
Gary Powell
Dave Owen
Mark Funnell
Gary Parnham
Andy Cole
Benjamin Greenacre
Kim Norris
Dennis Michelson
Alf Tramontin
Gary Nagle
Laurie Sparham
Nick Wall
Bill Barringer
Angela Wharton
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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