Alive and Kicking (1991)
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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Robert Young
Writing:
- Al Hunter Ashton
Stars:
Release Date: 1991-10-13
8.5/10
8.5/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 91
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Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
Liam Kane
Marie
Gail
Barry Serradilla
Earl Preston
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Jerome
Axle
David Freeman
Shirley
Clyde
Sgt. Tocknell
Doctor
Nursing Officer
Social Worker
Martin
Ray
Jackie
(uncredited)
(uncredited)