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Mike Bassett: England Manager

  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
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6.8/10
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Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.
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Manager suffers heart attack. Unqualified replacement Mike Bassett takes over national team. Bassett makes questionable decisions, unorthodox training methods. Despite obstacles, team qualif... Read allManager suffers heart attack. Unqualified replacement Mike Bassett takes over national team. Bassett makes questionable decisions, unorthodox training methods. Despite obstacles, team qualifies for World Cup tournament in Rio.Manager suffers heart attack. Unqualified replacement Mike Bassett takes over national team. Bassett makes questionable decisions, unorthodox training methods. Despite obstacles, team qualifies for World Cup tournament in Rio.

  • Director
    • Steve Barron
  • Writers
    • Rob Sprackling
    • Johnny Smith
  • Stars
    • Kevin Piper
    • Ricky Tomlinson
    • Malcolm Terris
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writers
      • Rob Sprackling
      • Johnny Smith
    • Stars
      • Kevin Piper
      • Ricky Tomlinson
      • Malcolm Terris
    • 52User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kevin Piper
    • Norwich Newsreader
    Ricky Tomlinson
    Ricky Tomlinson
    • Mike Bassett
    Malcolm Terris
    Malcolm Terris
    • Phil Cope
    Philip Dunbar
    • Sussex Rep
    Lloyd McGuire
    Lloyd McGuire
    • Midlands Rep
    Sidney Livingstone
    • Yorkshire Rep
    Ian Lindsay
    • Manchester Rep
    Tony Nyland
    Tony Nyland
    • Derby Rep
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    • Gordon Lightfoot
    Danny Tennant
    • Jason Bassett
    Amanda Redman
    Amanda Redman
    • Karine Bassett
    Martin Bashir
    Martin Bashir
    • Interviewer
    Iain Rogerson
    • Ticket Collector
    Angela Curran
    • Margaret
    Phill Jupitus
    Phill Jupitus
    • Tommo Thompson
    Sean Gilder
    Sean Gilder
    • Independent Journalist
    Nigel Lindsay
    Nigel Lindsay
    • Mirror Journalist
    Mark Burdis
    • Mail Journalist
    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writers
      • Rob Sprackling
      • Johnny Smith
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    • Trivia
      The Irish players in the Rio airport are all (except one) actually native Brazilians. The Scottish team is made up of few Scots on holiday (who the film makers some how managed to find) and rest are local extras and filming crew.
    • Goofs
      After England lose to Brazil in the semi-finals, they return home. However, they would have played another game as a 3rd place play-off.
    • Quotes

      Interviewer: Half time, and England trail Mexico by 2-0.

      Mike: HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT THE CROWD ARE FUCKING SHOUTING? "FUCK BASSETT!" "BASSETT'S A CUNT!" "BASSETT'S A BASTARD!" "BASSETT'S A WANKER!" THEY SHOULDN'T BE FUCKING SHOUTING AT ME, THEY SHOULD BE SHOUTING AT YOU, AND DO YOU KNOW WHY? BECAUSE IT'S FUCKING HALF-TIME, AND WE'RE FUCKING 2-0 DOWN TO THE FUCKING MEXICANS! WHAT THE FUCK'S WRONG WITH YOU? GET YOUR FUCKING FINGERS OUT! WHERE'S YOUR BOTTLE FUCKING GONE?

      [hurls piece of equipment at the goalkeeper]

      Mike: AND FUCKING PAY ATTENTION YOU CUNT, WHEN I'M FUCKING TALKING TO YOU! IF YOU DON'T WANNA WEAR THE SHIRT, FUCKING TAKE IT OFF! THERE'S THOUSANDS OF KIDS OUT THERE WHO'D DIE TO PUT THAT FUCKING SHIRT ON! GET BACK ON THE FUCKING FIELD, SHOW THOSE BASTARDS WHAT YOU CAN FUCKING DO, OR YOU CAN FUCK OFF HOME ON THE FUCKING PLANE! YOU GOT THAT?

      Interviewer: England lose 4-0.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojoUK: Top 10 British Spoof and Satire Movies (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      It's On My Head, Son, Not Off My Head, Son
      Written by Keith Allen
      Sung by Lily Allen (uncredited), Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon (as Atomic Kitten)

    User reviews52

    Featured review
    7/10

    MJM REVIEW

    Only an Englishman would truly understand this film. Classic! I have rated it probably a lot higher than I usually would have done. I have rated with the heart because for me, this is definitely a guilty pleasure movie.

    Ricky Tomlinson was a great choice for the lead role as Mike Bassett, England manager. The writers and director have thought of everything. It truly depicts all the heartache, the ups, the downs, the wild side (well maybe in the 90s lol), the tension, the fans, the drama.... EVERYTHING! It is summed up perfectly.

    Ok, it is not a Hollywood Blockbuster I agree, but for the English, it is a great film to watch, especially before a football tournament, to get you in the mood. It makes you truly proud to be an Englishman, and even though we have suffered over 50 years of hurt (in the men's game). We are a unique and proud bunch of football fans and despite all the struggles over the years, deep down, we love our team and our country, no matter what. Best fans in the world! At least give us that ;-)
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    • Release date
      • September 28, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Majk Baset, selektor Engleske
    • Filming locations
      • Peterborough Railway Station, Peterborough, England, UK(Mike boards a train to London)
    • Production companies
      • Artists Independent Productions
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • UK Film Council
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,022,865
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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