Drama ·History · United Kingdom · 2011 · 1h 30m

United

United poster
Director
James Strong
Cast
David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy Jack O'Connell as Bobby Charlton Sam Claflin as Duncan Edwards Dougray Scott as Matt Busby Dean Andrews as Bert Whalley Kate Ashfield as Alma George
Crew
Christopher Ross — Director of Photography Billy Sneddon — Editor Clint Mansell — Original Music Composer Chris Chibnall — Writer Julia Stannard — Producer Edward Thomas — Production Design
Tagline

The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes

Synopsis

United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

Trailer United — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
airplane crashfootball (soccer)historical eventsports documentary
Key Collaborators
James Strong Director Christopher Ross Director of Photography Billy Sneddon Editor Clint Mansell Original Music Composer Chris Chibnall Writer Julia Stannard Producer Edward Thomas Production Design Claire Anderson Costume Design
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