Clough: The Brian Clough Story

2009 1h 10m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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30 years since his first European Cup success, 15 years since his retirement and 5 years after his death; Brian Clough continues to fascinate. The Afterlife of Brian continues a pace; best-selling book after best-selling book, a statue is unveiled in Nottingham city centre, and a feature film is released. "Clough" has intimate access with the family as Brian is forever remembered in bronze and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Nigel as he becomes the new manager of Derby County, on the night the wheel comes full circle and he takes over at the club his father walked out on 35 years ago.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Brian Clough
Himself
Pete Postlethwaite
Narrator
Martin O'Neill
Himself
Barbara Clough
Herself
Nigel Clough
Himself
Geoffrey Boycott
Himself

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Behind the camera

Director: Gabriel Clarke
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jim Copperthwaite. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Trevor Aylward shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Brian Clough and Pete Postlethwaite and Martin O'Neill carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1414814 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gabriel Clarke directs. Jim Copperthwaite scores. Trevor Aylward cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom.

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1Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Jim Copperthwaite. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Trevor Aylward shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brian Clough and Pete Postlethwaite and Martin O'Neill carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1414814 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.