Fever Pitch
04/04/1997
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.
Movie Information
Colin Firth
as Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
as Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
as Steve
Holly Aird
as Jo
Ken Stott
as Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
as Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
as Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
as Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman
as Young Paul
Bea Guard
as Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton
as Robert Parker
Charles Cork
as Rex
Bob Curtiss
as Stan
David Hounslow
as Man at Reading
Peter Quince
as Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
as Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes
as Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington
as Pupil's Dad
Graham Cull
as Mr. Johnson
Mike Ingham
as Radio Sports Commentator
Sam Dunbar Banks
as Young Paul's Mate
Leigh Funnelle
as Woman At Reading
Simon Bowen
as Hillsborough Man
Silas Carson
as Indian Waiter
Geoffrey Drew
as House Owner
Liam Stapleton
as 2nd Governor
Emily Conway
as Sasha
AG. Longhurst
as Taxi Driver
Shuli Morris-Evans
as Party Baby
Philip Bond
as Turnstile Operator
Gary Condes
as Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
Nick Hornby
as School Football Coach (uncredited)
