Alive and Kicking

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Lenny HenryStevie 'Smudger' Smith

Robbie ColtraneLiam Kane

Annabelle ApsionMarie

Jane HorrocksGail

Geff FrancisBarry Serradilla

Paul BarberEarl Preston

Imogen BoormanHayley Forbes-Clinton

Beresford Le Roy

Beresford Le RoyLeroy

Hakeem Kae-KazimJerome

Cal MacAninchAxle

Nick DunningDavid Freeman

Mark Anthony Newman

Mark Anthony NewmanDexter