United(2011)
“The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes”
Overview
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.
Director
James Strong
Studio
Lipsync Productions
Cast
Dean Andrews
as Bert Whalley
Kate Ashfield
as Alma George
Natalie Burt
as Marion Bent
David Calder
as Harold Hardman
Sam Claflin
as Duncan Edwards
Werner Daehn
as Professor Maurer
Shirley Dixon
as Mrs Watson
John Draycott
as Journalist
Neil Dudgeon
as Alan Hardaker
Bill Fellows
as Robert Charlton
Faton Gerbeshi
as Customs Officer
Peter Gunn
as PC Gunstone
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Lipsync Productions • World Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch United?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for United (2011).
What is United about?▼
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.
Who directed United?▼
United was directed by James Strong and released in 2011. It is a drama, history film.
How long is United?▼
United has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in United?▼
The cast of United includes Dean Andrews as Bert Whalley, Kate Ashfield as Alma George, Natalie Burt as Marion Bent, David Calder as Harold Hardman, Sam Claflin as Duncan Edwards and more.
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