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Feature film — 1997

Fever Pitch (1997)

6.41h 42mComedy — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 272 votes.

Scala Productions / Wildgaze Films / Film4 Productions

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Director: David Evans

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Cast & crew

Colin Firth as Paul Ashworth

Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell as Sarah Hughes

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong as Steve

Mark Strong

Steve

Holly Aird as Jo

Holly Aird

Jo

Ken Stott as Ted, the Headmaster

Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea as Ray, the Governor

Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson as Paul's Dad

Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne as Paul's Mum

Lorraine Ashbourne

Paul's Mum

L

Luke Aikman

Young Paul

B

Bea Guard

Paul's Sister

R

Richard Claxton

Robert Parker

Charles Cork as Rex

Charles Cork

Rex

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