Comedy ·Drama ·Crime ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1991 · 1h 31m

Alive and Kicking

Director

Cast

Lenny Henry as Stevie 'Smudger' Smith Robbie Coltrane as Liam Kane Annabelle Apsion as Marie Jane Horrocks as Gail Geff Francis as Barry Serradilla Paul Barber as Earl Preston

Crew

Nigel Walters — Director of Photography Ken Pearce — Editor Philip Appleby — Original Music Composer Mykael S. Riley — Original Music Composer Al Hunter Ashton — Writer Grenville Horner — Production Design

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.

Key Collaborators

Robert Young Director Nigel Walters Director of Photography Ken Pearce Editor Philip Appleby Original Music Composer Mykael S. Riley Original Music Composer Al Hunter Ashton Writer Grenville Horner Production Design

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