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Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

1991

8.5

Categories:

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • TV Movie

Overview:

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.

Robert Young

Director

Al Hunter Ashton

Writer

Cast:

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  • 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
  • Paul Barber

    Paul Barber

    Earl Preston