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Plot:
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.
DETAILS__________
Studio:
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures
BBC Films
Screen Yorkshire
Left Bank Pictures
Release Date:
October 9, 2009 (NY, LA)
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