
Fever Pitch
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.
Release Date: 1997-04-04
Comedy
Romance
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Casts

Colin Firth
as Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell
as Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong
as Steve

Holly Aird
as Jo

Ken Stott
as Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea
as Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson
as Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne
as Paul's Mum

Charles Cork
as Rex

David Hounslow
as Man at Reading