Fever Pitch (1997)
"Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men"

Title: Fever Pitch
Original Title: Fever Pitch
Release Date: 1997-04-04
Status: Released
Rating: 6.5/10 (from 241 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Production Companies: Scala Productions, Wildgaze Films, Film4 Productions
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