The Damned United Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

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Last modified: Jan. 6, 2010

The Damned United

Release Date: Friday, October 9, 2009 Limited

Director: Tom Hooper

Starring: Michael Sheen • Timothy Spall

R Drama 1 hr, 37 m

4 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

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".

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Who stars in The Damned United – Cast List

Michael Sheen
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Timothy Spall
Goodbye June, Enchanted

Who is making The Damned United – Crew List

A look at The Damned United behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tom Hooper last helmed Cats and The Danish Girl. The film's writer Peter Morgan last penned Solace and In the Heart of the Sea.

Director: Tom Hooper
Screenwriter: Peter Morgan

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Damned United

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2009

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: "They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am."
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Damned United Trailers and Clips

The Damned United

Theatrical Trailer

The Damned United Release Date: When was the film released?

The Damned United was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 9 , 2009. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Couples Retreat, Bronson and St. Trinian's. As a limited release, The Damned United was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.