Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch
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1997
1h 42m
6.5(252 votes)
Comedy
Romance

Overview

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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Production Companies

Wildgaze Films
Film4 Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

33 members
Acting

Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth

Colin Firth
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Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes

Ruth Gemmell
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Mark Strong

Steve

Mark Strong
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Holly Aird

Jo

Holly Aird
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Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster

Ken Stott
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Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor

Stephen Rea
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Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad

Neil Pearson
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Lorraine Ashbourne

Paul's Mum

Lorraine Ashbourne
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Luke Aikman

Young Paul

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Bea Guard

Paul's Sister

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Richard Claxton

Robert Parker

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Charles Cork

Rex

Charles Cork
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Bob Curtiss

Stan

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David Hounslow

Man at Reading

David Hounslow
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Peter Quince

Chip Shop: Frank

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Annette Ekblom

Robert's Mother

Annette Ekblom
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Jackie Hyffes

Pupil's Mom

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Joe Reddington

Pupil's Dad

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Graham Cull

Mr. Johnson

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Mike Ingham

Radio Sports Commentator

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Sam Dunbar Banks

Young Paul's Mate

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Leigh Funnelle

Woman At Reading

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Simon Bowen

Hillsborough Man

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Silas Carson

Indian Waiter

Silas Carson
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Geoffrey Drew

House Owner

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Liam Stapleton

2nd Governor

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Emily Conway

Sasha

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AG. Longhurst

Taxi Driver

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Shuli Morris-Evans

Party Baby

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Philip Bond

Turnstile Operator

Philip Bond
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Gary Condes

Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

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Writing

Nick Hornby

School Football Coach (uncredited)

Nick Hornby
Acting

Scott Baker

Man Behind

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