Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
“Manchester United Official History 1878-2002”
Synopsis
Manchester United Football Club started life as Newton Heath, a team founded by workers from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in 1878. Recounting the history of Manchester United. Honors soon followed and the first of seven First Division titles was won in 1908. With an FA Cup win the following year, and another league title two years later, Manchester United were firmly establishing themselves as a force in English football. The era of great success and tragedy under the inspirational management of Sir Matt Busby and the Busby Babes. Charlton, Best and Law won the European Cup. Sir Alex Ferguson built the team of the nineties that have gone on to win seven premiership titles over the last ten years. Built around home-grown talent and inspirational signings (such as Eric Cantona), United moved into an era of unrivalled success which culminated in the remarkable treble of 1999. Further championships followed in both 2000 and 2001.
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Matt Busby
Self (archive footage)
Alex Ferguson
Self (Manager 1986-)
Arthur Albiston
Self (1984 European Cup-Quarter-Final) (archive footage)
Viv Anderson
Self (Full-back 1987-91)
Ron Atkinson
Self (Manager 1981-86)
Cliff Bastin
Self (archive footage)
Dennis Bergkamp
Self (1999 FA Cup Final) (archive footage)
George Best
Self (Forward 1961-74)
Éric Cantona
Self (Forward 1992-97)
Bobby Charlton
Self
Andy Cole
Self (1997 Porto) (1998 Barcelona) (archive footage)
Duncan Edwards
Self (archive footage)
Rio Ferdinand
Self (archive footage)
Roy Keane
Self (Centre-midfield 1993-) (archive footage)
Gary Neville
Self (Full-back 1991-)
Paul Scholes
Self (archive footage)
David Beckham
Self (Midfield 1991-)
David James
Self (1996 FA Cup Final) (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2002
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Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 about?
Manchester United Football Club started life as Newton Heath, a team founded by workers from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in 1878. Recounting the history of Manchester United. Honors soon followed and the first of seven First Division titles was won in 1908. With an FA Cup win the following year, and another league title two years later, Manchester United were firmly establishing themselves as a force in English football. The era of great success and tragedy under the inspirational management of Sir Matt Busby and the Busby Babes. Charlton, Best and Law won the European Cup. Sir Alex Ferguson built the team of the nineties that have gone on to win seven premiership titles over the last ten years. Built around home-grown talent and inspirational signings (such as Eric Cantona), United moved into an era of unrivalled success which culminated in the remarkable treble of 1999. Further championships followed in both 2000 and 2001.
Who directed Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002?
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002?
The principal cast of Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 includes Matt Busby, Alex Ferguson, Arthur Albiston, Viv Anderson, Ron Atkinson.
When was Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 released and how long is it?
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002?
Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).