Comedy / Romance /

Score: 65%( 243 votes )

Overview: 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.

Cast:

Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth

Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes

Mark Strong
Steve

Holly Aird
Jo

Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster

Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor

Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad

Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum

Luke Aikman
Young Paul

Bea Guard
Paul's Sister

Richard Claxton
Robert Parker

Charles Cork
Rex

Bob Curtiss
Stan

David Hounslow
Man at Reading

Peter Quince
Chip Shop: Frank

Annette Ekblom
Robert's Mother

Jackie Hyffes
Pupil's Mom

Joe Reddington
Pupil's Dad

Graham Cull
Mr. Johnson

Mike Ingham
Radio Sports Commentator

Sam Dunbar Banks
Young Paul's Mate

Leigh Funnelle
Woman At Reading

Simon Bowen
Hillsborough Man

Silas Carson
Indian Waiter

Geoffrey Drew
House Owner

Liam Stapleton
2nd Governor

Emily Conway
Sasha

AG. Longhurst
Taxi Driver

Shuli Morris-Evans
Party Baby

Philip Bond
Turnstile Operator

Gary Condes
Arsenal Fan (uncredited)

Nick Hornby
School Football Coach (uncredited)