Fever Pitch

• 6.5 Comedy
• 1997-04-04
• 102 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

David Evans

Writer:

Nick Hornby