Alive and Kicking

Release Date: 1991-10-13

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.

Rating: 8.5 / 10

Cast

Lenny Henry

as Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

Robbie Coltrane

as Liam Kane

Annabelle Apsion

as Marie

Jane Horrocks

as Gail

Geff Francis

as Barry Serradilla