Alive and Kicking (1991)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Young
  • Profile picture of Lenny Henry
    Stevie 'Smudger' Smith Lenny Henry
  • Profile picture of Robbie Coltrane
    Liam Kane Robbie Coltrane
  • Profile picture of Annabelle Apsion
    Marie Annabelle Apsion
  • Profile picture of Jane Horrocks
    Gail Jane Horrocks
  • Profile picture of Geff Francis
    Barry Serradilla Geff Francis
  • Profile picture of Paul Barber
    Earl Preston Paul Barber
  • Profile picture of Imogen Boorman
    Hayley Forbes-Clinton Imogen Boorman
  • Profile picture of Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Jerome Hakeem Kae-Kazim

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