Alive and Kicking

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 13, 1991

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Jonathan Copestake,Karl Tessler,Ewen Cummins,Jillie Meers,Faith Tingle,Beresford Le Roy,Justin Chadwick,Garry Roost,Cecilia Marquis,Mark Anthony Newmanand 18 more

Director

Robert Young

Writer

Al Hunter Ashton

Cinematography

Nigel Walters

Music

Philip Appleby,Mykael S. Riley

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0101300