The Damned UnitedOverview and Synopsis

  • The Damned United
  • Opened October 9, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 38 min.
  • R
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  • Set in 1960s and 1970s 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 Read More
  • Cast: Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Henry Goodman, Maurice Roeves, Stephen Graham, Brian McCardie, Peter McDonald, Giles Anderson, Mark Bazeley
  • Director: Tom Hooper
  • Genres: Period Film, Drama, Sports Drama

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  • Maurice Roeves as Jimmy Gordon, Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor and Michael Sheen as Brian Clough in "The Damned United."
  • Maurice Roeves as Jimmy Gordon and Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor in "The Damned United."
  • Peter McDonald as Johnny Giles, Stephen Graham as Billy Bremner and Mark Cameron as Norman Hunter in "The Damned United."

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  • An enjoyable piece of history
    by zurcamny

    Coming from the UK and growing up through this period of time it was a thoroughly enjoyable look back in time. The film captures the locations, people and culture of the time well and the acting...Read More

  • Good movie.
    by Anastasiya2008

    This is one of the best movies I have seen in the past several months. It is very English, great acting and just a lot of things to think about after you watch it. Small things, comments and...Read More

  • the DAmned United
    by lambstar

    As someone who doesn't give a toss about football, English or otherwise, I found this film engaging primarily due to the performances and the sense of time that was covered...the 70's in Northern...Read More

  • Damn United
    by AndyApp

    Boring and hard to follow....Read More

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  • "...fine acting and directing, splendid dialogue and a story too outrageous to be made up." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "What vaults the film above the standard sports movie is the stellar performance by Michael Sheen." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "This time, the subject isn't politics but "the beautiful game," with a bromance twist as the pic recounts the career highlights of '70s-era team manager Brian Clough. " Variety

    - Leslie Felperin

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