Alive and Kicking

1991

1h 31m

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Gritty and powerful Screen One film that takes an unflinching look at drug addiction. Lenny Henry plays a dealer convinced he is untouchable, Robbie Coltrane the ex-gangster turned drug counsellor who is determined to break him. Writer Al Hunter (The Firm) was inspired by the true story of a football team founded to help drug addicts kick their habit.

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Al Hunter Ashton(writer by)
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Lenny Henry
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
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Geff Francis
Barry Serradilla
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Paul Barber
Earl Preston
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Imogen Boorman
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
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Nick Dunning
David Freeman
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Al Hunter Ashton
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Al Hunter Ashton(writer by)

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Release date

October 13, 1991 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production company

BBC

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