Fever Pitch
In Theaters
April 4, 1997
Runtime: 1h 42m
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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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
- LA
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
- BG
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
- RC
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Charles Cork
Rex
- BC
Bob Curtiss
Stan
David Hounslow
Man at Reading
- PQ
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
- JH
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
- JR
Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
- DE
David Evans
Director
Nick Hornby
Screenplay
Media
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