Alive and Kicking (1996)
"Indian Summer" (original title)

A passionately committed young dancer is forced to re-examine his career and life when faced with death, finding hope through an older man who becomes his lover, mentor and companion.

Director:

Nancy Meckler

Writer:

Martin Sherman

Stars:

Jason Flemyng, Antony Sher, Dorothy Tutin

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Flemyng	...	Tonio
Antony Sher	...	Jack
Dorothy Tutin	...	Luna
Anthony Higgins	...	Ramon
Bill Nighy	...	Tristan
Philip Voss	...	Duncan
Diane Parish	...	Millie
Aiden Waters	...	Vincent
Natalie Roles	...	Catherine
Freddy Douglas	...	Luke
Kenneth Tharp	...	Howard
Michael Keegan-Dolan	...	Alan
Ruth Lass	...	Night Nurse
Linda Bassett	...	Doctor
Hilary Reynolds	...	Nurse

Storyline

A passionately committed young dancer is forced to re-examine his career and life when faced with death, finding hope through an older man who becomes his lover, mentor and companion.

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Plot Keywords:

death | lover | dancer | oxygen mask | nudity | 

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Taglines:

Love is the ultimate kick

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexuality, and for nudity and language

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alive and Kicking

Filming Locations:

Aegina, Greece

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

DEM 1,748 (Germany) (17 April 1998)

Gross:

DEM 1,748 (Germany) (17 April 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greentrees Films, Channel Four Films, Martin Pope Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

(at around 1h 30 mins) When the chaps who call them "lousy poofters" go past, when Tonio says 'I am angry', the two chaps turn the corner onto another path by a litter bin, but in the next shot they are still on the same path, with no bin in sight.

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Connections

References My Own Private Idaho (1991)

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Soundtracks

"Adored and Explored"
by Marc Almond and John Coxon
Performed by Marc Almond

User Reviews

A pleasant surprise!

This movie turned up late night on Cinemax, and there was nothing else on so I stuck with it. Being an open-minded moviegoer, I wasn't taken aback by the story of this conceited gay dancer who can't imagine letting himself get involved in a relationship, particularly not with the aggressive therapist. Once the two start talking, it's funny how they pull themselves closer by pretending to push each other away. Their unlikely pairing goes from heat to companionship to frustrations to resolve. The most hilarious scene involves the dancer and his female best friend, when they play scientist with each other's "lab equipment". The most dramatic scene is when a somewhat-expected tragedy is turned into a powerful performance before an audience. This is a funny and easygoing movie about letting go of life's frustrations, then remembering to live.