Best
Synopsis
Pulling no punches in its depiction of soccer legend George Best's slow descent from the heights of his Manchester United career, the man once dubbed the fifth Beatle for his glamorous lifestyle and good looks.
Top Cast
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John Lynch
George Best
Ian Bannen
Sir Matt Busby
Jerome Flynn
Bobby Charlton
Ian Hart
Nobby Stiles
Patsy Kensit
Anna
Cal MacAninch
Paddy
Linus Roache
Dennis Law
Adrian Lester
Rocky
David Hayman
Tommy Dougherty
James Ellis
Dickie Beal
Roger Daltrey
Rodney Marsh
Sophie Dahl
Eva Haraldsted
Stephen Fry
Frazer Crane
Philip Madoc
Jimmy Murphy
Sean Blowers
Clive Anderson
Ian Fitzgibbon
Lalor Roddy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary McGuckian
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lynch, Mary McGuckian
- Original Title
- Best
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Best Films Ltd., IAC Film, Isle of Man Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary McGuckian
John Lynch, Mary McGuckian
Witold Stok
Kant Pan
Elvira Bolz, Steve Christian, Guy Collins, John Lynch, Mary McGuckian
Department Leadership Roster
Mary McGuckian
Director
John Lynch
Writer
Mary McGuckian
Writer
Elvira Bolz
Producer
Mary McGuckian
Producer
Chris Roff
Producer
Witold Stok
Director of Photography
Kant Pan
Editor
Max Gottlieb
Production Design
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Best.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Best
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What is Best about?
Pulling no punches in its depiction of soccer legend George Best's slow descent from the heights of his Manchester United career, the man once dubbed the fifth Beatle for his glamorous lifestyle and good looks.
Who directed Best?
Best was directed by Mary McGuckian.
Who stars in Best?
The principal cast of Best includes John Lynch, Ian Bannen, Jerome Flynn, Ian Hart, Patsy Kensit.
When was Best released and how long is it?
Best was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.