United

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

2011 1h 31m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 181

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Dean Andrews
Bert Whalley
Kate Ashfield
Alma George
Natalie Burt
Marion Bent
David Calder
Harold Hardman
Sam Claflin
Duncan Edwards
Werner Daehn
Professor Maurer
Shirley Dixon
Mrs Watson
John Draycott
Journalist

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Strong
Writers: Chris Chibnall
Languages: English, German
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Strong, shot by Christopher Ross. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Clint Mansell. 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 Billy Sneddon 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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Dean Andrews and Kate Ashfield and Natalie Burt carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1777034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

James Strong directs. Christopher Ross behind the camera. Clint Mansell scores. Billy Sneddon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, German.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.
3Directed by James Strong, shot by Christopher Ross. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Clint Mansell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Billy Sneddon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Dean Andrews and Kate Ashfield and Natalie Burt carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes".
8IMDB entry: tt1777034 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.