Alive and Kicking
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Lenny Henry
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Robbie Coltrane
Liam Kane
Annabelle Apsion
Marie
Jane Horrocks
Gail
Geff Francis
Barry Serradilla
Paul Barber
Earl Preston
Imogen Boorman
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Beresford Le Roy
Leroy
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Jerome
Cal MacAninch
Axle
Nick Dunning
David Freeman
Mark Anthony Newman
Dexter
Faith Tingle
Shirley
Ewen Cummins
Clyde
Al Hunter Ashton
Sgt. Tocknell
Cecilia Marquis
Jenny
Fintan McKeown
Doctor
Jillie Meers
Midwife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Hunter Ashton
- Original Score
- Philip Appleby, Mykael S. Riley
- Original Title
- Alive and Kicking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Al Hunter Ashton
Philip Appleby, Mykael S. Riley
Nigel Walters
Ken Pearce
Department Leadership Roster
Al Hunter Ashton
Writer
Robert Young
Director
Philip Appleby
Original Music Composer
Mykael S. Riley
Original Music Composer
Ken Pearce
Editor
Nigel Walters
Director of Photography
Grenville Horner
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alive and Kicking
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What is Alive and Kicking about?
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.
Who directed Alive and Kicking?
Alive and Kicking was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Alive and Kicking?
The principal cast of Alive and Kicking includes Lenny Henry, Robbie Coltrane, Annabelle Apsion, Jane Horrocks, Geff Francis.
When was Alive and Kicking released and how long is it?
Alive and Kicking was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Alive and Kicking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alive and Kicking was composed by Philip Appleby, Mykael S. Riley.