Comedy ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1997 · 1h 42m

Fever Pitch

Fever Pitch poster
Director
David Evans
Cast
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
Crew
Chris Seager — Director of Photography Scott Thomas — Editor Boo Hewerdine — Original Music Composer Neill MacColl — Original Music Composer Nick Hornby — Screenplay Nick Hornby — Novel
Tagline

Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Fever Pitch — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
london, englandsportsrelationship problemsjoggingteacherfootball (soccer)dating
Key Collaborators
David Evans Director Chris Seager Director of Photography Scott Thomas Editor Boo Hewerdine Original Music Composer Neill MacColl Original Music Composer Nick Hornby Screenplay Nick Hornby Novel Amanda Posey Producer Michael Carlin Production Design Mary-Jane Reyner Costume Design
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