United
The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes
2011 · 1h 31m · PG-13
Drama, History
Directed by
James Strong
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- James Strong Director
- Dean Andrews as Bert Whalley
- Kate Ashfield as Alma George
- Natalie Burt as Marion Bent
- David Calder as Harold Hardman
- Sam Claflin as Duncan Edwards
- Werner Daehn as Professor Maurer
- Shirley Dixon as Mrs Watson
- John Draycott as Journalist
- Neil Dudgeon as Alan Hardaker
- Tim Healy as Tommy Skinner
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