
Feature film — 1997
Fever Pitch (1997)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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