Alive and Kicking

Name: Alive and Kicking
Director: Robert Young
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Released: 1991-10-13
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Lenny Henry, Robbie Coltrane, Annabelle Apsion, Jane Horrocks, Geff Francis

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1991 · 91 min · Comedy · Drama · Crime · TV Movie · TMDB 8.0/10

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.

Directed by Robert Young

Cast

Lenny Henry — Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Robbie Coltrane — Liam Kane
Annabelle Apsion — Marie
Jane Horrocks — Gail
Geff Francis — Barry Serradilla