Fever Pitch (1997)

Fever Pitch (1997)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1997-04-04 United Kingdom 102 Min. PG-13
6.5 243 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.

Cast

Colin Firth is Paul Ashworth
Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell is Sarah Hughes
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong is Steve
Steve
Ken Stott is Ted, the Headmaster
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea is Ray, the Governor
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson is Paul's Dad
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne is Paul's Mum
Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman is Young Paul
Young Paul
Bea Guard is Paul's Sister
Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton is Robert Parker
Robert Parker
David Hounslow is Man at Reading
Man at Reading
Peter Quince is Chip Shop: Frank
Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom is Robert's Mother
Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes is Pupil's Mom
Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington is Pupil's Dad
Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull is Mr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham is Radio Sports Commentator
Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks is Young Paul's Mate
Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle is Woman At Reading
Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen is Hillsborough Man
Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson is Indian Waiter
Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew is House Owner
House Owner
Liam Stapleton is 2nd Governor
2nd Governor
Emily Conway is Sasha
Sasha
AG. Longhurst is Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
Shuli Morris-Evans is Party Baby
Party Baby
Philip Bond is Turnstile Operator
Turnstile Operator
Gary Condes is Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick Hornby is School Football Coach (uncredited)
School Football Coach (uncredited)