Fever Pitch

David Evans
1997-04-04

Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men
6.5
102 min

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.

Cast

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