The account is a blend of fact, fiction and rumour, and simultaneously tells two different stories from Clough's career:. A typical anti-type scene in this true-life saga about the brief coaching life of football (aka soccer) manager Brian Clough finds him hunkered down in the locker room as his former team wins a decisive game. The story of Brian Clough's 44 day stint as manager of Leeds United Football Club takes place in 1974 England. The website's critical consensus reads, "Better than your average football pic, Damned United is carried by another star turn from Michael Sheen as Brian Clough. During one match with Leeds, he cannot force himself onto the field, but remains in the locker room, trying to interpret the cheers of the crowd. [18] Saltergate was chosen because it had not undergone any significant structural modifications since the 1970s,[19] though some repainting work was done by the production team to differentiate the grounds from each other. In reality the 5–0 result occurred in October 1972,[54] the season after Derby won the 1972 first division championship and the fourth season since their promotion. The Damned Utd by David Peace 350pp, Faber, £12.99. Clough reminds them that he is not Revie and threatens a severe punishment for any player who mentions the former manager's name or methods again. Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Highlights the unfailing passion Sunderland residents have for their beloved football club, taking viewers through the highs and lows of SAFC's 2017-18 season in the Championship following its relegation the previous year. It was McQueen's first year as a Leeds player; he had not been at the club in 1969. Revie's replacement at Leeds is Brian Clough (Michael Sheen), the former manager of Derby County and a fierce critic of Leeds because of their violent and physical style of play under Revie's management. (2009). The first thing to note is that United is based on a novel. Watch the full movie online. [14] It was released in the UK on 27 March 2009. Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. $12.99 Buy HD. [9] Morgan enjoyed it, stating, "It deals with themes I love: Alcoholism and self-destruction and psychotic male competitiveness and treachery. Sheen had appeared in three other Frears projects: Mary Reilly, The Deal and The Queen. Finally the film cleverly uses real life footage and we see very little of the actors playing football. [15] Non-league Garforth Town A.F.C. Writer Peter Morgan claimed that he did not feel the film's accuracy was of major importance. The Damned are an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies. Derby fans' protests raise Clough's hopes of being reinstated, and he is backed by the majority of his players as well, but former player Dave Mackay is appointed manager instead. [39] Clough's son Nigel said he did not intend to watch the film and that those in football who had seen it had told him it bore "no resemblance" to what actually happened. I'll have to check their bios to confirm that, but Bremner and Clarke looked the wrong side of 40 to me.I suspect that to get the most out of the film you'll probably need to like football, but if you do you're more or less guaranteed to enjoy it. Gangs of London Cast: Where Have You Seen The Stars of Sky’s New Crime Thriller Before? During the holiday that summer, Clough agrees to take control of Leeds after being approached by their representative. About controversial soccer manager Brian Clough, set in 1974 but flashing back to the 1960s, about Clough's ill-fated 44-day reign as coach of Leeds United, then one of England's most successful soccer teams. Hooper took his place and the film was shot from May to July 2008. An ambitious team under the captaincy of Asad looking to rise through the ranks in the Islamabad Pindi football scene. Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Casting for extras took place on 20 and 21 May.[17]. The Damned Utd is a book written by David Peace, later adapted into a 2009 movie named The Damned United directed by Tom Hooper and starring Michael Sheen.The main character is the famous British football manager Brian Clough. "[9], With Frears as director, principal photography was scheduled for the end of 2007. 12 of 16 people found this review helpful. In fact, the tie was not played at the Baseball Ground but at Leeds' Elland Road ground. He and Taylor are then offered jobs at Brighton & Hove Albion. Firstly we have seen Michael Sheen play a number of real life people in the last couple of years. The Damned United is a 2009 British sports drama film directed by Tom Hooper and adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace's bestselling 2006 novel The Damned Utd, a largely fictional book based on the author's interpretation of Brian Clough's ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974. Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Synopsis (1) Summaries. The Damned United is a film directed by Tom Hooper. A young boy becomes friends with a gang of skinheads. Kindle $13.45 $ 13. I also had the distinct feeling that this may be a made for TV film that was bumped up to a theatrical release based on Sheen's recent success. [42] He also reassured Clough's family that the film would be a more sympathetic portrayal of Clough than in the book. The film focuses on Clough's short tenure as the manager of Leeds after replacing Revie in 1974. Sony Pictures Releasing International distributed the film. [14] During pre-production, Langan had viewed archive footage of Clough and Revie and considered whether Revie should be played by an actor much older than Sheen; despite being 47 in the footage, Revie "could pass for 60". [32] A gala screening of the film was held at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2009, the film went on a limited release in the United States on 9 October that year. The 44 days in 1974 that Brian Clough spent as manager of Leeds United - what a great idea for … [51] The film insinuates that Clough took the Leeds job whilst on holiday in Majorca in 1974, having previously accepted the Brighton job on a handshake and taking the holiday, paid for by the club, before starting work, implying he never actually managed the team. The story of Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United. As a result, Leeds suffer a horrendous start to the season and are in danger of relegation only one season after winning the title. 45 $14.95 $14.95. An insight on the gritty life of a bored male, Chelsea football hooligan who lives for violence, sex, drugs & alcohol. Friends soon become like family, and relationships will be pushed to the very limit. The Damned United is a 2009 British sports drama film directed by Tom Hooper and adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace's bestselling 2006 novel The Damned Utd, a largely fictional book based on the author's interpretation of Brian Clough's ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974. Leeds lose the match, and Bremner is given a two-month suspension from football, forcing Leeds to start the season without their influential captain. The Damned United (2009) - Goofs on IMDb - bloopers, mistakes, errors in continuity, plot holes, anachronisms, spoilers and more. There is no record of Clough arguing with Taylor over joining him at Leeds nor a lack of interest in Brighton. However, in 1969 Derby are promoted, but in their first league game against Leeds they lose 5–0. Tom Hooper, who directed Morgan's Longford, replaced him. [28], The first television trailer premiered on Setanta Sports 1 on 23 January 2009 before the kick-off of the FA Cup Fourth Round tie between Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Written by From the Academy Award-nominated writer of The Queen and Frost/Nixon, The Damned United is based on the incredible true story of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest soccer managers. Read Less. The Damned United (2009) Plot. Chairman Sam Longson (Jim Broadbent) is extremely anxious about the investment, as well as the fact that Clough did not consult him before signing Mackay. He transforms into Clough and it is truly a remarkable portrayal. The Damned United Synopsis. Taylor then re-united with Clough professionally in July 1976 at Forest, with the pair winning promotion in 1976/77. He particularly dismissed as "absolute nonsense" a scene where Clough stays in the Derby dressing room during a match against Leeds, too nervous to watch. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor who has loyally stayed with Brighton & Hove Albion. Paperback $14.94 $ 14. It involves Clough literally getting on his knees, grovelling at Taylor's dictation, and they are reconciled. [42][48][49], In the film it is shown that three signings are made by Clough at once, those of Dave Mackay, John McGovern and John O’Hare. 80. 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. After Bremner and the players air their grievances to the board, the club terminates Clough's contract after just 44 days - though he forces them to pay an enormous severance package. So they sign veteran Dave Mackay (Brian McCardie), along with several other young players. In April, Colm Meaney, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent were announced as Don Revie, Peter Taylor and Sam Longson respectively. They went on to better both Revie and their own spell at Derby by winning two European Cups in succession, in 1979 and 1980. The screenplay was adapted by Peter Morgan from a novel by David Pearce of the same name. 2009 97 min R Drama, Biography, Comedy Feature Film. The Damned United is a good example of how this works in practice. Their time there produced some of the Damned’s greatest musical moments and memorable stories of horses, cows, vampires, rifles and Lemmy. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. However Taylor managed Brighton & Hove Albion by himself for the 1974/75 and 1975/76 seasons, with Clough joining Nottingham Forest in Jan 1975 where he managed by himself up to the end of 1975/76. 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 their number. [18] The car park outside Elland Road was dressed to look like the Leeds training ground[20] (until the move to the training facilities at Thorp Arch in the early 1990s, Leeds United's training ground was indeed located right next to the stadium). Back in the storyline's "present”: Clough alienates his players in their first training session, first by telling them that they can throw away any awards they have won because they "never won any of them fairly", and then making them start with a 7-a-side game, which Bremner points out Revie never made them do. [38] The Clough family declined an invitation to a preview of the film, affirming their opposition to the entire project. They agree to take the jobs after taking an all-expenses-paid holiday in Majorca. [13] Sheen said Clough was "one of those people who's decided he's going to shape the rest of the world in his image. 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They suffer injuries and Billy Bremner (Stephen Graham) sarcastically wishes Clough well for the semi-final. The extremely talented Santiago Muñez is spotted by a Newcastle United scout and given a chance at professional football. The film ends with the caption: "Brian Clough remains the greatest manager the England team never had. [5] Although Clough initially blames the brutality of the Leeds players, he and Taylor recognise that their side are not good on a technical level. The story of the controversial Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United… Use the HTML below. [35], Roger Ebert gave the film three and a half stars out of four, and praised Sheen for portraying "modern British icons so uncannily that he's all but disappeared into them". It was produced by BBC Films and Left Bank Pictures with additional funding from Screen Yorkshire and Columbia Pictures. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. Inevitably there's something in us that recognises that that's playing with fire and the gods will have to strike you down. The flick, based on David Peace’s novel, was released back in 2009 and fuses fact with fiction to follow Brian Clough’s troublesome spell as boss of Leeds United. Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Juventus defeat them 3-1, and Clough publicly lambasts Longson.[6]. My final reservation was whether the football would look good as it is frequently very poor when played by actors.I have got to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the film. 2009 97 minutes. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 92% based on 121 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. As I say, admirers of David Peace’s “Yorkshire noir” literary work might be surprised by how relatively softcore The Damned United has turned out. Brian Clough managed Brighton & Hove Albion for 32 games before he departed in July 1974. They go through to the semi-finals against Juventus. The film says that Leeds lost 1–0 to Luton Town during Clough's reign; this game, played on 7 September 1974, in fact finished 1–1 with Barry Butlin equalising for Luton after Leeds took the lead through Allan Clarke. A wrongfully expelled Harvard undergrad moves to London, where he is introduced to the violent underworld of football hooliganism. Would it be possible for Sheen to cast aside these previous roles and play another big well known (in the UK) character in Brian Clough. [11] Frears had Michael Sheen in mind for Clough right from the start. Taylor then suffers a heart attack, and Clough tries to secure his position by offering his and Taylor's resignations in a protest against the chairman's unwillingness to fund further signings. The film was originally proposed by Stephen Frears, but he pulled out of the project in November 2007. 4 / 5 stars 85% 92%. "If there's one sports novel you should read, it's probably The Damned Utd... a meticulous, if fictional, reconstruction of a crucial period in the career of one of European soccer's most brilliant and fascinating figures... one of the most insightful portrayals ever put to print of the insecurity, pride, and vanity that make up the greater part of nearly any successful coach's character." The Damned United That's probably just as well as they seemed a little older than the real players were. The former Bradford Central Police Station on The Tyrls in Bradford city centre, was used for the interiors of the Elland Road board room, players' lounge and manager's office. [13] Hooper researched Clough by reading Duncan Hamilton's Provided You Don't Kiss Me, an award-winning biography of Clough. 's Saltergate stood in for Wembley Stadium, the Baseball Ground, Carrow Road, and Bloomfield Road. The Damned United. He was chosen because of his physical resemblance to Clough. "[46][47], BBC Sport journalist Pat Murphy, a personal friend of Clough, noted 17 factual inaccuracies in the film, including various errors regarding the timing of events. [12] When Frears suggested to Sheen that he play the part, Sheen "rolled his eyes and burst into a wonderful impersonation" of Clough. [7] Taylor, however, argues the case for staying at Brighton, and after a bitter quarrel, the two go their separate ways. Here are the movies we're most excited for in 2021. Harries added that without adding fictional elements the film would not have been as exciting to watch. The battle he'd face there would make or break the club - or him. Overachieving and eccentric football manager Brian Clough was on his way to take over at the country's most successful, and most reviled football club: Leeds United, home to a generation of fiercely competitive but ageing players. Crime. Link your DIRECTV account to Movies Anywhere to enjoy your digital collection in one place. Murphy also declared that the insinuation of Clough not wanting to debate with Revie about his tenure at Leeds United is completely inaccurate. Police officer Dirk Hendricks files an amnesty application for Alex Mpondo, a member of the South African Parliament who can't remember the torture he once endured as a captive political activist. When Newcastle United soccer star Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) is offered a spot with Real Madrid, he accepts, but the move - accompanied by big money and fame - tests his ties and loyalties to family, friends, and business acquaintances. $3.99 Rent HD. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The Damned United recounts one of the more bizarre, contentious and enduringly fascinating episodes in the history of English football, Brian Clough’s 44 days as manager of Leeds United … However, on the day of the match, Revie failed to even acknowledge Clough upon entering the Baseball Ground. [43] In March 2010, Mackay won an apology and undisclosed damages from Left Bank Pictures. [36] Empire's reviewer William Thomas awarded The Damned United three stars out of five. Clough accuses Revie of being 'cold-hearted' and 'fundamentally dishonest', both as a person and a football manager, and Revie in turn brands Clough as 'inflexible and egocentric'.
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