United

United (2011)

The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes

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.

Date of release
2011-01-02
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (181)
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
James Strong

Casting

  • Dean Andrews — Bert Whalley
  • Kate Ashfield — Alma George
  • Natalie Burt — Marion Bent
  • David Calder — Harold Hardman
  • Sam Claflin — Duncan Edwards
  • Werner Daehn — Professor Maurer
  • Shirley Dixon — Mrs Watson
  • John Draycott — Journalist
  • Neil Dudgeon — Alan Hardaker
  • Bill Fellows — Robert Charlton
  • Faton Gerbeshi — Customs Officer
  • Peter Gunn — PC Gunstone

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