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Film / 2011
United
Directed by
James Strong
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 story
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.
Cast
Dean AndrewsBert Whalley
Kate AshfieldAlma George
Natalie BurtMarion Bent
David CalderHarold Hardman
Sam ClaflinDuncan Edwards
Werner DaehnProfessor Maurer
Shirley DixonMrs Watson
John DraycottJournalist
Neil DudgeonAlan Hardaker
Bill FellowsRobert Charlton
Faton GerbeshiCustoms Officer
Peter GunnPC Gunstone
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Tim HealyTommy Skinner
Daniel HillBritish Consul
Melanie HillCissie Charlton
Philip Hill-PearsonEddie Colman
Thomas HowesMark Jones
Jamie MartinCharlton Athletic Player
Jack O'ConnellBobby Charlton
Ben PeelHarry Gregg
Jan PohlGerman Patient
Dougray ScottMatt Busby
Liam ShannonBob Hardisty
Giorgio SpiegelfeldHospital Orderly
David TennantJimmy Murphy
Kyle WardNobby Stiles
Brogan WestDavid Pegg
Katie WestMolly Leech
Amelia YoungEmily
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