Plot
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
Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
Steve
Holly Aird
Jo
Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
Luke Aikman
Young Paul
Bea Guard
Paul's Sister
Richard Claxton
Robert Parker
Charles Cork
Rex
Crew
Nick Hornby
Screenplay
Boo Hewerdine
Original Music Composer
Neill MacColl
Original Music Composer
David Evans
Director
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Amanda Posey
Producer
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