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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
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Fever Pitch
"Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men"
1997 1h 42m EN
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6.4
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★6.4TMDB · 272
ComedyRomance
Synopsis
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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.
“Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men”
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
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- David Evans
- Writers
- Nick Hornby, Douglas Ingram
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by David Evans, shot by Chris Seager. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Boo Hewerdine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Scott Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Colin Firth and Ruth Gemmell and Mark Strong carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt0119114 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
David Evans directs. Chris Seager behind the camera. Boo Hewerdine scores. Scott Thomas cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 2Directed by David Evans, shot by Chris Seager. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Boo Hewerdine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Scott Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Colin Firth and Ruth Gemmell and Mark Strong carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men".
- 7IMDB entry: tt0119114 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Chris Seager
- Original score
- Boo Hewerdine
- Editing
- Scott Thomas
- Production design
- Michael Carlin
- Costume design
- Mary-Jane Reyner
- Makeup / hair
- Charmaine Fuller
- Sound
- Garry Fiferman
- Runtime
- 102 min · 1h 42m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
David Evans
Stills · wallpapers
Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- SC
Scala Productions
GB
Wildgaze Films
GB
Film4 Productions
GB
Key crew
- NovelNick Hornby
- ProducerAmanda Posey
- CastingLiora Reich
- Production DesignMichael Carlin
- Art DirectionKaren Wakefield
- Costume DesignMary-Jane Reyner
- Line ProducerNick O'Hagan
- Executive ProducerNik Powell
- Executive ProducerStephen Woolley
- EditorScott Thomas
- Makeup ArtistCharmaine Fuller
- HairstylistCharmaine Fuller
- HairstylistPenny Smith
- Second Assistant DirectorMick Ward
- First Assistant DirectorRichard Whelan
- CarpenterEmanuel Boumard
- Assistant Art DirectorSteve Carter
- Standby Property MasterNoel Cowell
- Art Department AssistantJonni Fitzgerald
- CarpenterJim Frankham
- PainterSimon Hutchinson
- Storyboard ArtistDouglas Ingram
- CarpenterRoger Kiff
- Property MasterMike Power
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- london, england
- sports
- relationship problems
- jogging
- teacher
- football (soccer)
- dating
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical1999-10-15
Also known as
International titles
- Ballfieber: Fever PitchUS
- Fever Pitch - BallfieberDE
