
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.
| Release Date | October 13, 1991 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Alive and Kicking | |
| Runtime | 1h 31min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC | |