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Set in 1960’s and 1970’s England, THE DAMNED UNITED tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of Brian Clough’s doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football Leeds United.
Previously managed by his bitter rival Don Revie, and on the back of their most successful period ever as a football club, Leeds was perceived by many to represent a new aggressive and cynical style of football - an anathema to the principled yet flamboyant Brian Clough, who had achieved astonishing success as manager of Hartlepool and Derby County building teams in his own vision with trusty lieutenant Peter Taylor. Taking the Leeds job without Taylor by his side, with a changing room full of what in his mind were still Don’s boys, would lead to an unheralded examination of Clough’s belligerence and brilliance over 44 days. This is that story. The story of The Damned United.
THE DAMNED UNITED stars Michael Sheen (The Deal, The Queen, Frost/Nixon) as the legendary, opinionated football manager Brian Clough with Timothy Spall (Secrets and Lies, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Sweeney Todd) as his right hand man, only friend, and crutch Peter Taylor. Colm Meaney (Layer Cake, Intermission, The Commitments) plays Clough’s nemesis Don Revie, Jim Broadbent plays Sam Longson, Derby Chairman. Stephen Graham plays Leeds Captain Billy Bremner and Peter McDonald his midfield partner Johnny Giles.
Movie information
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| Rating (USA): | NA |
| Release Date (UK): | 2009-03-27 |
| Rating (UK) : | 15 |
| Director: | Tom Hooper |
| Producer: | Andy Harries |
| Studio: | Sony Pictures Entertainment |
| Writer/s: | Peter Morgan |
Cast
| Jim Broadbent | Sam Longson |
| Timothy Spall | Peter Taylor |
| Colm Meaney | Don Revie |
| Michael Sheen | Brian Clough |
| Joseph Dempsie | Duncan McKenzie |
| Stephen Graham | Billy Bremner |
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I've just read the book and sound great, i heard a film was going to come out and got mother gooses on my legs. cant wait for it!!!!!
I really cant wait for this to be released, are kid was an extra in this upcoming movie, he said been a fan was the best thing ever although he is a man united fan he really got into singing leeds songs. Id like to know if all the guys in the liverpool team are real actors or footballers? because there acting skills were magnificent, the leeds players were great too. It looked so real and cant wait for this film to be released.
Anyone know where it will first be released?
well done people
i was an extra too 9th june elland road the film is out 2009 i hope to see some photos soon as the where loads of pics taken at elland road
was an extra in the film and there is a young lad called colin harris from scotland playing one of the footballers,,he is one to watch out for in the future
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christina simantiriJun 10th, 2008 - 11:21:30
hi, i have been an extra for the film and it look s fab!! loads of energy...cant wait for it to come out!!x
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