
Alive and Kicking 1991
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.
Director: Robert Young
Cast

Lenny Henry
Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

Robbie Coltrane
Liam Kane

Annabelle Apsion
Marie

Jane Horrocks
Gail

Geff Francis
Barry Serradilla

Paul Barber
Earl Preston

Imogen Boorman
Hayley Forbes-Clinton
Beresford Le Roy
Leroy

Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Jerome

Cal MacAninch
Axle