Fever Pitch (1997)
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.
Director:
David Evans
Writer:
Nick Hornby
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Colin Firth as Paul Ashworth |
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Ruth Gemmell as Sarah Hughes |
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Mark Strong as Steve |
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Holly Aird as Jo |
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Ken Stott as Ted, the Headmaster |
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Stephen Rea as Ray, the Governor |
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Neil Pearson as Paul's Dad |
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Lorraine Ashbourne as Paul's Mum |
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Luke Aikman as Young Paul |
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Bea Guard as Paul's Sister |
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Richard Claxton as Robert Parker |
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Charles Cork as Rex |
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Bob Curtiss as Stan |
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David Hounslow as Man at Reading |
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Peter Quince as Chip Shop: Frank |
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Annette Ekblom as Robert's Mother |
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Jackie Hyffes as Pupil's Mom |
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Joe Reddington as Pupil's Dad |
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Graham Cull as Mr. Johnson |
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Mike Ingham as Radio Sports Commentator |
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Sam Dunbar Banks as Young Paul's Mate |
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Leigh Funnelle as Woman At Reading |
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Simon Bowen as Hillsborough Man |
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Silas Carson as Indian Waiter |
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Geoffrey Drew as House Owner |
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Liam Stapleton as 2nd Governor |
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Emily Conway as Sasha |
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AG. Longhurst as Taxi Driver |
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Shuli Morris-Evans as Party Baby |
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Philip Bond as Turnstile Operator |
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Gary Condes as Arsenal Fan (uncredited) |
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Nick Hornby as School Football Coach (uncredited) |
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Scott Baker as Man Behind |
| Production | Nik Powell | Executive Producer |
| Production | Stephen Woolley | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mary-Jane Reyner | Costume Design |
| Writing | Nick Hornby | Screenplay |
| Sound | Boo Hewerdine | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Neill MacColl | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Liora Reich | Casting |
| Art | Karen Wakefield | Art Direction |
| Directing | David Evans | Director |
| Camera | Chris Seager | Director of Photography |
| Art | Michael Carlin | Production Design |
| Writing | Nick Hornby | Novel |
| Production | Amanda Posey | Producer |
| Production | Nick O'Hagan | Line Producer |
| Editing | Scott Thomas | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charmaine Fuller | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charmaine Fuller | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Noel Cowell | Standby Property Master |
| Art | Douglas Ingram | Storyboard Artist |
| Sound | Steve Mayer | Boom Operator |
| Art | Steve Carter | Assistant Art Director |
| Directing | Mick Ward | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Richard Whelan | First Assistant Director |
| Crew | Emanuel Boumard | Carpenter |
| Costume & Make-Up | Penny Smith | Hairstylist |
| Art | Jonni Fitzgerald | Art Department Assistant |
| Sound | Stewart Henderson | Dialogue Editor |
| Sound | Zane Hayward | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Peter Gleaves | ADR Mixer |
| Art | Mike Power | Property Master |
| Art | Lance Smith | Painter |
| Crew | Roger Kiff | Carpenter |
| Sound | Tim Partridge | Dolby Consultant |
| Art | Guy Rutter | Painter |
| Art | Tony Staitham | Sign Painter |
| Art | Simon Hutchinson | Painter |
| Art | Hank Schumacher | Construction Manager |
| Sound | Simon Firsht | Boom Operator |
| Sound | Jim Greenhorn | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Patrick O'Neill | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Sound | Michael Corden | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Chris Nuttall | Sound |
| Sound | Aad Wirtz | Sound |
| Visual Effects | Mark Nelmes | Visual Effects |
| Crew | Graham Hills | Special Effects Technician |
| Visual Effects | Alison O'Brien | Visual Effects Producer |
| Crew | Jim Frankham | Carpenter |
| Sound | Garry Fiferman | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Visual Effects | Tim Baxter | Visual Effects |
| Editing | Kim Norris | Negative Cutter |
| Crew | Jonathan Berger | Legal Services |
| Visual Effects | Paddy Eason | Digital Effects Producer |
| Visual Effects | Dennis Michelson | Visual Effects |
| Lighting | Andy Cole | Electrician |
| Visual Effects | Tim Wellspring | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Production | Benjamin Greenacre | Location Manager |
| Lighting | Dave Owen | Best Boy Electric |
| Lighting | Gary Parnham | Electrician |
| Camera | Laurie Sparham | Still Photographer |
| Production | Bill Barringer | Location Manager |
| Lighting | Gary Nagle | Electrician |
| Camera | Nick Wall | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Gary Powell | Stunts |
| Crew | Steve Mercer | Editorial Staff |
| Lighting | Mark Funnell | Rigging Gaffer |
| Directing | Angela Wharton | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Alf Tramontin | Steadicam Operator |
| Directing | Sara Desmond | Second Assistant Director |