A sports fan's romantic courtship clashes with his obsession with his favorite football team.
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Young Paul
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Bea Guard | ... |
Paul's Sister
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| Neil Pearson | ... |
Paul's Dad
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| Ruth Gemmell | ... |
Sarah Hughes
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| Colin Firth | ... |
Paul Ashworth
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Richard Claxton | ... |
Robert Parker
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| Ken Stott | ... |
Ted, the Headmaster
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| Holly Aird | ... |
Jo
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| Mark Strong | ... |
Steve
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| Lorraine Ashbourne | ... |
Paul's Mum
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Peter Quince | ... |
Chip Shop: Frank
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| Charles Cork | ... |
Rex
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Bob Curtiss | ... |
Stan
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Philip Bond | ... |
Turnstile Operator
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Scott Baker | ... |
Man Behind
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| Annette Ekblom | ... |
Robert's Mother
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Jackie Hyffes | ... |
Pupil's Mom
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Joe Reddington | ... |
Pupil's Dad
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Graham Cull | ... |
Mr. Johnson
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Mike Ingham | ... |
Radio Sports Commentator
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Sam Dunbar Banks | ... |
Young Paul's Mate
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| Leigh Funnelle | ... |
Woman At Reading
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| David Hounslow | ... |
Man at Reading
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Simon Bowen | ... |
Hillsborough Man
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| Silas Carson | ... |
Indian Waiter
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| Geoffrey Drew | ... |
House Owner
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| Stephen Rea | ... |
Ray, the Governor
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Liam Stapleton | ... |
2nd Governor
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Emily Conway | ... |
Sasha
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AG. Longhurst | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Shuli Morris-Evans | ... |
Party Baby
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Supporters of Arsenal F.C. | ... |
Themselves
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The Pupils of Fortismere School | ... |
Themselves
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Mickey Ambrose | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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| Gary Condés | ... |
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
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| Nick Hornby | ... |
School Football Coach (uncredited)
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Ethan Keaton | ... |
Arsenal fan (uncredited)
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Steve McMahon | ... |
Liverpool player, 1989 (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Brian Moore | ... |
Football Commentator (uncredited)
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David Pleat | ... |
Football Commentator (uncredited)
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| Ian Rush | ... |
Self - Liverpool Player, 1989 (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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David Speed | ... |
Paul's Mate on the Stands (uncredited)
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Ian St. John | ... |
Self - TV show host (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Michael Thomas | ... |
Self - Arsenal player (uncredited)
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| Glenn Webster | ... |
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)
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Elton Welsby | ... |
Football Commentator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Evans | ||
Written by
| Nick Hornby | ... | (book) |
| Nick Hornby | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Nick O'Hagan | ... | line producer |
| Amanda Posey | ... | producer |
| Nik Powell | ... | executive producer: Scala Productions |
| Stephen Woolley | ... | executive producer: Scala Productions |
Music by
| Boo Hewerdine | ||
| Neil MacColl | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris Seager | ||
Editing by
| Scott Thomas | ||
Editorial Department
| Steve Mercer | ... | editor trainee |
| Kim Norris | ... | negative cutter |
| Patrick O'Neill | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Liora Reich | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Carlin | ||
Art Direction by
| Karen Wakefield | ||
Costume Design by
| Mary-Jane Reyner | ||
Makeup Department
| Charmaine Fuller | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Penny Smith | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Victoria Connell | ... | third assistant director |
| Sara Desmond | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Walker | ... | third assistant director |
| Mick Ward | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Whelan | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Emanuel Boumard | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Carter | ... | assistant art director |
| Noel Cowell | ... | stand-by props |
| Jonni Fitzgerald | ... | art department assistant |
| Jim Frankham | ... | carpenter |
| Andrew Garnett | ... | scenic artist |
| Simon Hutchinson | ... | painter |
| Douglas Ingram | ... | storyboard artist |
| Roger Kiff | ... | carpenter |
| Mike Power | ... | property master |
| Guy Rutter | ... | painter |
| Hank Schumacher | ... | construction manager |
| Lance Smith | ... | painter |
| Tony Statham | ... | sign painter |
| Linda Wilson | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| Michael Corden | ... | sound editor |
| Simon Firsht | ... | boom operator |
| Jim Greenhorn | ... | sound mixer |
| Zane Hayward | ... | foley artist |
| Stewart Henderson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Steve Mayer | ... | boom operator |
| Chris Nuttall | ... | sound |
| Patrick O'Neill | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Aad Wirtz | ... | sound |
| Garry Fiferman | ... | sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Peter Gleaves | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
| Tim Partridge | ... | dolby sound consultant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Graham Hills | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Baxter | ... | optical effects |
| Paddy Eason | ... | digital effects designer |
| Pete Hanson | ... | studio manager: CFC |
| Mark Nelmes | ... | digital effects designer |
| Alison O'Brien | ... | visual effects producer: CFC |
| Stuart Pitcher | ... | rostrum cameraman |
| Tim Wellspring | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Dennis Michelson | ... | visual effects: CFC (uncredited) |
| Kevin Phelan | ... | scanning and recording producer: CFC (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gary Powell | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andy Cole | ... | electrician |
| Mark Funnell | ... | rigging electrician |
| Dave Mason | ... | gaffer |
| Gary Nagle | ... | electrician |
| Dave Owen | ... | best boy |
| Gary Parnham | ... | rigging electrician |
| Laurie Sparham | ... | still photographer |
| Alf Tramontin | ... | steadicam operator |
| Nick Wall | ... | still photographer |
Location Management
| Bill Barringer | ... | location manager |
| Benjamin Greenacre | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Wharton | ... | script supervisor (as Angela Noakes) |
Additional Crew
| Mickey Ambrose | ... | football choreographer |
| Jim Anderson | ... | researcher |
| Jonathan Berger | ... | production lawyer |
| Dominic Guard | ... | chaperone |
| Anna Hall | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Gregory Hatanaka | ... | distribution consultant |
| Patrick Isherwood | ... | production accountant |
| John McKain | ... | assistant accountant |
| Emma Pill | ... | runner |
| Amanda Street | ... | international sales: FilmFour |
| Steve Zielinski | ... | head of business affairs (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Mikado Film (1997) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Phaedra Cinema (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Film Distribution (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (1997) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Sogepaq Distribución (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- ETV 2 (2020) (Estonia) (tv)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- Nippon Columbia (2004) (Japan) (DVD) (as Columbia Music Entertainment)
- PolyGram Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Red Apollo Group (2016) (China)
- Senator Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Trimark Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Twilight Time (2014) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Vidmark Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- The Computer Film Company (CFC) (digital compositing)
Other Companies
- ARRI Lighting Rental (light equipment)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Life gets complicated when you love one woman and worship eleven men See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | (Cameo) Nick Hornby: coach of the rival football team. See more » |
| Goofs | Presumably because of a placement deal, many of the characters are shown drinking Holsten Pils, including the protagonist during the crucial match and Arsenal fans celebrating at the end. In the 1980s, Holsten were sponsors of Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal's great rivals, and there is no way Arsenal fans would be drinking their lager. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 31 August 1997 (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Goin' Back See more » |
| Quotes |
Sarah Hughes:
Paul, it's only a game! Paul Ashworth: DON'T SAY THAT! Please! That is the worst, most stupid thing anyone could say! Cause it quite clearly isn't "only a game." I mean if it was do you honestly think I'd care this much? Eh? Eighteen years! Eight-teen years! Do you know what you wanted eighteen years ago? Or ten? Or five? Did you want to be Head of Year at North London Comprehensive, I doubt it. I'd doubt if you wanted anything for that long. And if you had, and if you'd spent three months thinking that finally, FINALLY you were gonna get it and just when you think it's there it's taken away from you... I mean I don't care what it is, a car, a job, an Oscar, the baby... then you'd understand how I was feeling tonight. But there isn't, and you don't, so... Sarah Hughes: So, so what, so fuck off, go home, leave you alone? I'll tell you something Paul, there isn't anything that I've wanted for eighteen years, cause I was a kid eighteen years ago. And if I did still want the same things I'd think I'd gone wrong somewhere, because actually I don't want to marry David Cassidy, I don't want bigger tits, I don't want to do better on my mock-Os. I've stopped worrying about that kind of thing and maybe you should try. Paul Ashworth: Well maybe there's a big bit of you that's gone missing somewhere, maybe everyone should want something they've always wanted. See more » |