United

Plot

United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the…

Release Year: 2011

Rating: 7.2/10 (2,041 voted)

Director:
James Strong

Stars: Dean Andrews, Kate Ashfield, Natalie Burt

Storyline
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.

Cast:

Dean Andrews
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Bert Whalley

Kate Ashfield
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Alma George

Natalie Burt
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Marion Bent

David Calder
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Harold Hardman

Sam Claflin
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Duncan Edwards

Werner Daehn
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Professor Maurer

Shirley Dixon
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Mrs. Watson

John Draycott
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Journalist

Neil Dudgeon
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Alan Hardaker

Bill Fellows
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Robert Charlton

Faton Gerbeshi
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Customs Officer

Tim Healy
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Tommy Skinner

Daniel Hill
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British Consul

Melanie Hill
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Cissie Charlton

Philip Hill-Pearson
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Eddie Colman

Details

Official Website:
BBC [uk] |

Release Date: 24 April 2011

Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK: 90 min
(TV)

User Review

6th February 1958 shouldn't be forgotten

Rating: 10/10


I've only just finished watching this film based on the Munich air
disaster and how Manchester United cope's with the loss of their
players and friends. Now I've never written one of these reviews before
and with all honestly it'll probably be my last, but I thought the BBC
did such a good job with the entirety of this film that it deserves
someone whether they read it or not to give some feedback. I'm not a
Manchester United fan but I do love football – not soccer – Football!
And I am a fan of well written and directed films and this has an
abundance of both. I'm not going to write of the details of the film
basically because you should all know your history and I don't want to
spoil a perfectly good film. All I can say is David Tennant once again
like every performance he gives is outstanding, alongside with Dougray
Scott and a young Jack O'Connell whom plays Sir Bobby Charlton (clearly
before he receives his knighthood). You don't need to like Football to
enjoy this film, you just need to enjoy good films…