The Damned United

– Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dir..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
The Damned United (2009)

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

The Damned United (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Mar 2009

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writer:

Peter Morgan (screenplay), David Peace (novel)

Main Actors:

Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper, Jimmy Reddington

Plot:

Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager 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 who has loyally stayed with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Awards:

5 nominations.

Gross profit:

$315,306

Production:

Sony Pictures Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
Metacritic:
81%