United Kingdom / Oct 13, 1991
Alive and Kicking (1991)
Directed by Robert Young
1h 31minruntime
1vote
0reviews
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Beresford Le Roy | Leroy |
| Hakeem Kae-Kazim | Jerome |
| Cal MacAninch | Axle |
| Nick Dunning | David Freeman |
| Mark Anthony Newman | Dexter |
| Faith Tingle | Shirley |
| Ewen Cummins | Clyde |
| Al Hunter Ashton | Sgt. Tocknell |
| Cecilia Marquis | Jenny |
| Fintan McKeown | Doctor |
| Jillie Meers | Midwife |
| Shireen Shah | Nursing Officer |
| Sakuntala Ramanee | Social Worker |
| Garry Roost | Alan |
| Justin Chadwick | Martin |
| Andy Hockley | Ray |
| Karl Tessler | Michael |
Show more
| Jonathan Copestake | Derek |
| Justine Francesca Glenton | Jackie |
| Diane Parish | (uncredited) |
| Natalie Roles | (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDramaCrimeTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Alive and Kicking |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Release date | 13 ottobre 1991 |
| Writer | Al Hunter Ashton |
| Editing | Ken Pearce |
| Cinematography | Nigel Walters |
| Assistant directors | Robert Young |
| Camera operators | Nigel Walters |
| Additional photography | Nigel Walters |
| Production design | Grenville Horner |
Show more
| Art direction | Grenville Horner |
| Set decoration | Grenville Horner |
| Visual effects | Malcolm James |
| Music | Philip Appleby, Mykael S. Riley |
| Sound | Philip Appleby, Mykael S. Riley |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Editorial content to complete
6 sections to complete. You can show them now and start filling them in.
