Believe (I) (2013)

A young, gifted soccer player who gets into trouble for a petty crime is brought to the attention of former Manchester United coach Matt Busby, who comes out of retirement to help the boy and his teammates.

Director:

David Scheinmann

Writers:

Massimiliano Durante, Carmelo Pennisi,

Stars:

Brian Cox, Toby Stephens, Natascha McElhone

Cast

Credited cast:
Brian Cox	...	Matt Busby
Toby Stephens	...	Dr. Farquar
Natascha McElhone	...	Erica Gallagher
James Callis	...	Man in the Mac
Kate Ashfield	...	Helen
Anne Reid	...	Jean Busby
Jon-Paul Gates	...	Journalist
Philip Jackson	...	Bob
Richard Strange	...	Father Brian
Eirian Cohen	...	Mourner
Malcolm Raeburn	...	Exam Master
David Annen	...	Journalist
Tony Sweeney	...	LGS Coach
Lee Starkey	...	Drunk
Paul Bergquist	...	Mourner / Punter / School Teacher (as Stephen Davies)

Storyline

Set in 1984 and inspired by true events, 'Believe' is a funny and touching fictional tale about the legendary Manchester United football manager Sir Matt Busby, who helps a wayward boy fulfill his dream. An act of petty crime by 11 year old Georgie becomes a collision of fate as Sir Matt tracks him down, only to discover that the boy is an extraordinarily gifted footballer and captain of a team of unruly talents. Having lived with football all his life and survived the tragic 1958 Munich plane disaster, in which eight of his young players were killed, Sir Matt is still committed to continue his work of 'training lads for life' and so begins a thrilling adventure as Sir Matt Busby, comes out of retirement to transform a young group of scallywags into a dream team.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Theatre of Dreams

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill and Ben Productions, Wachafilm

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Whilst filming the twin boys Harry and Jack Armes, became attached to the Golden Retrievers 'Baz' and 'Tup' shown with the dog walker and as soon as the director shouted cut they quickly returned to petting them.

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