United (2011)

Name: United
Director: James Strong
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2011-01-02
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott

Drama History

Director: James Strong

Cast: David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott

Runtime90 min

Rating12

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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.

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United is a British television film directed by James Strong and written by Chris Chibnall. It is based on the true story of Manchester United's "Busby Babes" and the aftermath of the 1958 Munich air disaster, with the film's events taking place between August 1956 and May 1958. In particular, the film focuses on the experiences of assistant manager Jimmy Murphy, played by David Tennant, and Bobby Charlton, played by Jack O'Connell.