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The Damned United is a 2009 sports drama film directed by Tom Hooper and adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace's bestselling 2006 novel The Damned Utd – a largely fictional book based on the author's interpretation of Brian Clough's ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974.
Mar 27, 2009 · A film about the controversial 44-day reign of Brian Clough as the coach of Leeds United, a top English football club. Starring Michael Sheen as Clough and Colm Meaney as Don Revie, his predecessor and rival.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Tom Hooper
- 2009-03-27
The Damned Utd is a biographical novel by British author David Peace, published in 2006. Depicting events in the life of English football personality Brian Clough, it is set during Clough's brief and unsuccessful 44-day spell as manager of Leeds United during 1974, with frequent flashbacks to his earlier period as manager of Derby ...
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...
- 2 min
- 209.9K
- Sony Pictures Classics
A biographical drama about Brian Clough's brief and turbulent tenure as manager of Leeds United Football Club in 1974. Find out critics' reviews, ratings, and where to watch or buy the movie online.
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- Tom Hooper
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- Michael Sheen
Mar 27, 2009 · A biographical drama about the controversial football manager Brian Clough, who took over Leeds United in 1960s and clashed with Don Revie, his rival and former teammate. Watch the trailer and find out more about the film's release, cast and credits.
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.
