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Alive and Kicking (1991)

Alive and Kicking (1991)

Drama Crime Comedy TV Movie
Release Date: 1991, October 13
Directors: Robert Young
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: BBC, BBC
Cast: Robbie Coltrane, Lenny Henry, Al Hunter Ashton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Jane Horrocks, Geff Francis, Nick Dunning, Andy Hockley, Cal MacAninch, Paul Barber, Annabelle Apsion, Imogen Boorman

Overview:

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.