The Damned United
“They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.”
Synopsis
Taking over Leeds United, 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. 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Damned United (2009) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-15
Top Cast
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Michael Sheen
Brian Clough
Timothy Spall
Peter Taylor
Colm Meaney
Don Revie
Jim Broadbent
Sam Longson
Maurice Roëves
Jimmy Gordon
Stephen Graham
Billy Bremner
Henry Goodman
Manny Cossins
Mark Bazeley
Austin Mitchell
Giles Alderson
Colin Todd
Martin Compston
John O'Hare
David Roper
Sam Bolton
Jimmy Reddington
Keith Archer
Peter McDonald
Johnny Giles
Oliver Stokes
Nigel Clough
Ryan Day
Simon Clough
Ralph Ineson
Journalist
Elizabeth Carling
Barbara Clough
Brian McCardie
Dave Mackay
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.66x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Morgan
- Original Score
- Rob Lane
- Original Title
- The Damned United
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $6.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Left Bank Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hooper
Peter Morgan, David Peace
Rob Lane
Ben Smithard
Melanie Oliver
Lee Morris, Christine Langan, Grainne Marmion, Hugo Heppell, Peter Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Morris
Producer
Tom Hooper
Director
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Peter Morgan
Screenplay
Grainne Marmion
Producer
Melanie Oliver
Editor
Andy Harries
Producer
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Mike O'Neill
Costume Design
Peter Pedrero
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Damned United
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What is The Damned United about?
Taking over Leeds United, 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. 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 directed The Damned United?
The Damned United was directed by Tom Hooper.
Who stars in The Damned United?
The principal cast of The Damned United includes Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Maurice Roëves.
When was The Damned United released and how long is it?
The Damned United was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Damned United?
The Damned United had a reported production budget of $6.4M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (0.66 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Damned United?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Damned United was composed by Rob Lane.
Is The Damned United based on a book or true story?
The Damned United is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Peace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Damned United?
The Damned United holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).