Alive and Kicking

Information

Release DateOctober 13, 1991
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased
ProductionBBC
LanguagesEnglish
8.0
3 votes
Popularity0

Alive and Kicking

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Robert Young

Featured Cast

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Liam Kane

Annabelle Apsion

Annabelle Apsion

Marie

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Gail

Geff Francis

Geff Francis

Barry Serradilla

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