Movielogr
Alive and Kicking (1991)
Directed by Robert Young
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.
Length 91 minutes
Actors
Lenny Henry | Robbie Coltrane | Annabelle Apsion | Jane Horrocks | Geff Francis | Paul Barber | Imogen Boorman | Beresford Le Roy | Hakeem Kae-Kazim | Cal Macaninch | Nick Dunning | Mark Anthony Newman | Faith Tingle | Ewen Cummins | Al Hunter Ashton | Cecilia Marquis | Fintan McKeown | Jillie Meers | Shireen Shah | Sakuntala Ramanee | Garry Roost | Justin Chadwick | Andy Hockley | Karl Tessler | Jonathan Copestake | Justine Francesca Glenton | Diane Parish | Natalie Roles