Fever Pitch

1h 42min

Comedy

Romance

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.

Production Companies

Scala Productions

Wildgaze Films

Film4 Productions

Cast

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Hughes
Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Paul's Dad
Luke Aikman

Luke Aikman

Young Paul
Bea Guard

Bea Guard

Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton

Richard Claxton

Robert Parker
David Hounslow

David Hounslow

Man at Reading
Peter Quince

Peter Quince

Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom

Annette Ekblom

Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes

Jackie Hyffes

Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington

Joe Reddington

Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull

Graham Cull

Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham

Mike Ingham

Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks

Sam Dunbar Banks

Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle

Leigh Funnelle

Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen

Simon Bowen

Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson

Silas Carson

Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew

Geoffrey Drew

House Owner
Liam Stapleton

Liam Stapleton

2nd Governor
AG. Longhurst

AG. Longhurst

Taxi Driver
Philip Bond

Philip Bond

Turnstile Operator
Gary Condes

Gary Condes

Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick Hornby

Nick Hornby

School Football Coach (uncredited)
Scott Baker

Scott Baker

Man Behind

Release date

4th Apr 1997

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English