Alive and Kicking

1991 1h 31m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lenny Henry
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Robbie Coltrane
Liam Kane
Annabelle Apsion
Marie
Jane Horrocks
Gail
Geff Francis
Barry Serradilla
Paul Barber
Earl Preston
Imogen Boorman
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Beresford Le Roy
Leroy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Young
Writers: Al Hunter Ashton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Young, shot by Nigel Walters. 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 Philip Appleby. 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 Ken Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Lenny Henry and Robbie Coltrane and Annabelle Apsion carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0101300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Young directs. Nigel Walters behind the camera. Philip Appleby scores. Ken Pearce cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Robert Young, shot by Nigel Walters. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philip Appleby. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ken Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lenny Henry and Robbie Coltrane and Annabelle Apsion carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0101300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.