8.3 Score

2009 • 1h 37min • R • Drama, History

The Damned United

"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.

IMDb 7.5

RT 92%

MC 81

Director

Tom Hooper

Writers

Peter Morgan

David Peace

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Michael Sheen

Brian Clough

Timothy Spall

Peter Taylor

Colm Meaney

Don Revie

Jim Broadbent

Sam Longson

Maurice Roëves

Jimmy Gordon

Stephen Graham

Billy Bremner

Henry Goodman

Manny Cossins

Mark Bazeley

Austin Mitchell

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Michael Sheen Brian Clough

Timothy Spall Peter Taylor

Colm Meaney Don Revie

Jim Broadbent Sam Longson

Maurice Roëves Jimmy Gordon

Stephen Graham Billy Bremner

Henry Goodman Manny Cossins

Mark Bazeley Austin Mitchell

Giles Alderson Colin Todd

Martin Compston John O'Hare

David Roper Sam Bolton

Jimmy Reddington Keith Archer

Peter McDonald Johnny Giles

Oliver Stokes Nigel Clough

Ryan Day Simon Clough

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