Butcher: Invisible Wounds
Synopsis
A major feature-length ITV documentary about footballer Terry Butcher will chart his career as well as the devastating personal tragedy of the loss of his Army veteran son. Butcher is one of England's most celebrated players, with 77 caps, seven times as captain. Photos and footage of him playing on with a bandage around a head injury during a vital World Cup qualifier provide one of the iconic images of the national team's history. Butcher's achievements in the club game include trophy-winning stints at Ipswich Town and Glasgow Rangers. But Butcher: Invisible Wounds also tells the story of the personal loss he endured following the death of his son Chris, a British Army veteran who passed away after suffering severe PTSD.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Burley
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Burley
- Original Score
- Jeremy Earnest
- Original Title
- Butcher: Invisible Wounds
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Sylver Entertainment, ITV, Dirty Looks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Burley
Stuart Burley
Jeremy Earnest
Jon McGrath, Alex Veitch, Jonnie Lewis, Karl Watkins
Stuart Burley
Stuart Burley, Victoria Barrell, John Grint, Simon Lazenby, Paul Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Burley
Director
Stuart Burley
Writer
Stuart Burley
Editor
Stuart Burley
Producer
Victoria Barrell
Producer
John Grint
Producer
Jeremy Earnest
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Butcher: Invisible Wounds about?
A major feature-length ITV documentary about footballer Terry Butcher will chart his career as well as the devastating personal tragedy of the loss of his Army veteran son. Butcher is one of England's most celebrated players, with 77 caps, seven times as captain. Photos and footage of him playing on with a bandage around a head injury during a vital World Cup qualifier provide one of the iconic images of the national team's history. Butcher's achievements in the club game include trophy-winning stints at Ipswich Town and Glasgow Rangers. But Butcher: Invisible Wounds also tells the story of the personal loss he endured following the death of his son Chris, a British Army veteran who passed away after suffering severe PTSD.
Who directed Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds was directed by Stuart Burley.
Who stars in Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
The principal cast of Butcher: Invisible Wounds includes Terry Butcher, Alan Brazil, Gary Lineker, Ally McCoist, Kieron Dyer.
When was Butcher: Invisible Wounds released and how long is it?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butcher: Invisible Wounds was composed by Jeremy Earnest.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Butcher: Invisible Wounds?
Butcher: Invisible Wounds holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).