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1997 · 1h 42m · Comedy · Romance
TMDB 6.5/10 (265 votes)
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.
Directed by David Evans
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Cast & crew
DDavid EvansDirector
Colin Firthas Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmellas Sarah Hughes
Mark Strongas Steve
Holly Airdas Jo
Ken Stottas Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Reaas Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearsonas Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourneas Paul's MumLLuke Aikmanas Young PaulBBea Guardas Paul's SisterRRichard Claxtonas Robert Parker
Charles Corkas RexBBob Curtissas Stan
David Hounslowas Man at Reading
Colin Firthas Paul AshworthRuth Gemmellas Sarah HughesMark Strongas SteveHolly Airdas JoKen Stottas Ted, the HeadmasterStephen Reaas Ray, the GovernorNeil Pearsonas Paul's DadLorraine Ashbourneas Paul's MumLLuke Aikmanas Young PaulBBea Guardas Paul's SisterRRichard Claxtonas Robert ParkerCharles Corkas RexBBob Curtissas StanDavid Hounslowas Man at Reading