Alive and Kicking

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Release date: October 13, 1991
Duration: 91 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Lenny Henry
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith
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Robbie Coltrane
Liam Kane
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Geff Francis
Barry Serradilla