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Fever Pitch

(1997)

April 4, 1997• 1h 42m
64%
TMDB Score

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.

David Evans

Director

Top Billed Cast

CF

Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth

RG

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes

MS

Mark Strong

Steve

HA

Holly Aird

Jo

KS

Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster

SR

Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor

NP

Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad

LA

Lorraine Ashbourne

Paul's Mum

LA

Luke Aikman

Young Paul

BG

Bea Guard

Paul's Sister

Official Trailer