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Alive and Kicking

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.

Top Cast

  • Lenny Henry

    Lenny Henry

    Stevie 'Smudger' Smith

  • Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie Coltrane

    Liam Kane

  • Annabelle Apsion

    Annabelle Apsion

    Marie

  • Jane Horrocks

    Jane Horrocks

    Gail

  • Geff Francis

    Geff Francis

    Barry Serradilla

  • Paul Barber

    Paul Barber

    Earl Preston

  • Imogen Boorman

    Imogen Boorman

    Hayley Forbes-Clinton

  • Beresford Le Roy

    Beresford Le Roy

    Leroy

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Jerome

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.

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