london, england,sports,relationship problems,jogging,teacher,football (soccer),dating

Fever Pitch (1997)

Poster for Fever Pitch

Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
David Evans
  • Profile picture of Colin Firth
    Paul Ashworth Colin Firth
  • Profile picture of Ruth Gemmell
    Sarah Hughes Ruth Gemmell
  • Profile picture of Mark Strong
    Steve Mark Strong
  • Profile picture of Holly Aird
    Jo Holly Aird
  • Profile picture of Ken Stott
    Ted, the Headmaster Ken Stott
  • Profile picture of Stephen Rea
    Ray, the Governor Stephen Rea
  • Profile picture of Neil Pearson
    Paul's Dad Neil Pearson
  • Profile picture of Lorraine Ashbourne
    Paul's Mum Lorraine Ashbourne

Recommendations

  • Poster for The Referees
  • Poster for Born Equal
  • Poster for Cold Souls
  • Poster for Arthur Newman
  • Poster for Street Fighter Alpha: Generations
  • Poster for On Guard
  • Poster for Secret Admirer
  • Poster for There's Only One Jimmy Grimble

Keywords

  • london, england
  • sports
  • relationship problems
  • jogging
  • teacher
  • football (soccer)
  • dating