The Damned United

Name: The Damned United
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2009-03-27
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Maurice Roëves

2009·Movie·R·97 min·★ 7.2(698)

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“They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.”

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

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About The Damned United

The Damned United is a 2009 English-language drama and history film directed by Tom Hooper. The cast is led by Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

The Damned United was produced by BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, and Left Bank Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 27, 2009, and carries a R certification.

Director: Tom Hooper
Writers: Peter Morgan
Release date: March 27, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $10 million
Production: BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Left Bank Pictures

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The Damned United cast & crew

The Damned United was directed by Tom Hooper and written by Peter Morgan.

The cast features Michael Sheen as Brian Clough, Timothy Spall as Peter Taylor, Colm Meaney as Don Revie, Jim Broadbent as Sam Longson, Maurice Roëves as Jimmy Gordon, and Stephen Graham as Billy Bremner.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Lane, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Lee Morris and Christine Langan.

Is The Damned United worth watching?

The Damned United holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 698 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Damned United is worth a place on your watchlist.

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