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Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men - Fever Pitch
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Title: Fever Pitch

Release Date: 4 Apr 1997

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Scala Productions, Wildgaze Films, Film4 Productions

Production Companies: Scala Productions, Wildgaze Films, Film4 Productions

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (239 votes)

Cast

  • Paul Ashworth: Colin Firth
  • Sarah Hughes: Ruth Gemmell
  • Steve: Mark Strong
  • Jo: Holly Aird
  • Ted, the Headmaster: Ken Stott
  • Ray, the Governor: Stephen Rea
  • Paul's Dad: Neil Pearson
  • Paul's Mum: Lorraine Ashbourne
  • Young Paul: Luke Aikman
  • Paul's Sister: Bea Guard
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