Alive and Kicking (1991)

  • NR
  • 10/13/1991 (GB)
  • Comedy, Drama, Crime, TV Movie
  • 1h 31m

Overview

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.

Al Hunter Ashton

Writer

Robert Young

Director

Cast

Lenny Henry's headshot

Lenny Henry

Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Robbie Coltrane's headshot

Robbie Coltrane

Liam Kane
Annabelle Apsion's headshot

Annabelle Apsion

Marie
Jane Horrocks's headshot

Jane Horrocks

Gail
Geff Francis's headshot

Geff Francis

Barry Serradilla
Paul Barber's headshot

Paul Barber

Earl Preston
Imogen Boorman's headshot

Imogen Boorman

Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Beresford Le Roy's headshot

Beresford Le Roy

Leroy

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