Fever Pitch
“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.
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Fever Pitch (1997) | Film4 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-09
Top Cast
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Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
Steve
Holly Aird
Jo
Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Charles Cork
Rex
Bob Curtiss
Stan
David Hounslow
Man at Reading
Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank
Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother
Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom
Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Hornby
- Original Score
- Boo Hewerdine, Neill MacColl
- Original Title
- Fever Pitch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Scala Productions, Wildgaze Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Evans
Nick Hornby
Boo Hewerdine, Neill MacColl
Chris Seager
Scott Thomas
Amanda Posey, Nik Powell, Stephen Woolley
Department Leadership Roster
David Evans
Director
Nick Hornby
Screenplay
Amanda Posey
Producer
Boo Hewerdine
Original Music Composer
Neill MacColl
Original Music Composer
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
Scott Thomas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fever Pitch
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What is Fever Pitch about?
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.
Who directed Fever Pitch?
Fever Pitch was directed by David Evans.
Who stars in Fever Pitch?
The principal cast of Fever Pitch includes Colin Firth, Ruth Gemmell, Mark Strong, Holly Aird, Ken Stott.
When was Fever Pitch released and how long is it?
Fever Pitch was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Fever Pitch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fever Pitch was composed by Boo Hewerdine, Neill MacColl.
Is Fever Pitch based on a book or true story?
Fever Pitch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nick Hornby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fever Pitch?
Fever Pitch holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).