United (I) (2011)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

James Strong

Writer:

Chris Chibnall

Stars:

Dean Andrews, Kate Ashfield, Natalie Burt

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Neil Dudgeon	...	Alan Hardaker
Bill Fellows	...	Robert Charlton
Faton Gerbeshi	...	Customs Officer
Tim Healy	...	Tommy Skinner
Daniel Hill	...	British Consul
Melanie Hill	...	Cissie Charlton
Philip Hill-Pearson	...	Eddie Colman

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.

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Plot Keywords:

manchester united | soccer stadium | 1950s | soccer player | soccer match | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some disturbing images, smoking and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk] Official Facebook

Country:

UK

Language:

English German

Release Date:

24 April 2011 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

World Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min (TV)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 21 April 2011 (2011)

User Reviews

6th February 1958 shouldn't be forgotten

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...