Fever Pitch

Fever Pitch

102 mins | Comedy, Romance | April 4, 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.

Fever Pitch

102 mins | Comedy, Romance | April 4, 1997

Fever Pitch
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Scala Productions, Wildgaze Films
Original title Fever Pitch
Directors Sara Desmond, David Evans
Writers Nick Hornby

Cast

Colin Firth

as Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell

as Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong

as Steve

Holly Aird

as Jo

Ken Stott

as Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea

as Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson

as Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne

as Paul's Mum

Luke Aikman

as Young Paul

Bea Guard

as Paul's Sister

Richard Claxton

as Robert Parker

Charles Cork

as Rex

Bob Curtiss

as Stan

David Hounslow

as Man at Reading

Peter Quince

as Chip Shop: Frank

Annette Ekblom

as Robert's Mother

Jackie Hyffes

as Pupil's Mom

Joe Reddington

as Pupil's Dad

Graham Cull

as Mr. Johnson

Mike Ingham

as Radio Sports Commentator

Sam Dunbar Banks

as Young Paul's Mate

Leigh Funnelle

as Woman At Reading

Simon Bowen

as Hillsborough Man

Silas Carson

as Indian Waiter

Geoffrey Drew

as House Owner

Liam Stapleton

as 2nd Governor

Emily Conway

as Sasha

AG. Longhurst

as Taxi Driver

Shuli Morris-Evans

as Party Baby