Alive and Kicking (1996)

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98 min - Comedy | Drama - 25 July 1997 (USA)

6.4

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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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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

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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. Written by Film Four

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Love is the ultimate kick

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexuality, and for nudity and language See all certifications »

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Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 1997 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alive & Kicking - Jetzt erst recht! See more »

Filming Locations:

Aegina, Greece See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$21,322 (USA) (27 July 1997) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$202,167 (USA) (21 September 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greentrees Films, Channel Four Films, Martin Pope Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Goofs

Continuity: (At 1:31:30) 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. See more »

Connections

References My Own Private Idaho (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Adored and Explored"
by Marc Almond and John Coxon
Performed by Marc Almond See more »

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

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