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"The Dammed United" offers no easy explanation, but plunges into the mysteries of the personality. It stars Michael Sheen, who now in three films has embodied modern British icons so uncannily that he's all but disappeared into them. He was Prime Minister Tony Blair in "The Queen," David Frost in "Frost/Nixon" and now Brian Clough.
Mar 27, 2009 · The Damned United - BBC Film. Released 27 March 2009. There would be no league title, no champions of England, not without Brian Clough! England 1960's - two great colossi bestrode the centre...
Set in 1960's and 1970's England, The Damned United tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of Brian Clough's doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English...
Mar 27, 2009 · The Damned United review – Brian Clough as puritan avenger. An adaptation of David Peace’s novel that is a remarkable re-enactment of Clough’s tempestuous six weeks in charge of Leeds United...
The Damned United. Jump to Edit. Summaries. The story of the controversial Brian Clough 's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United.
Oct 9, 2009 · Novel. Peter Morgan. Screenplay. 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.
From the Academy Award-nominated writer of The Queen and Frost/Nixon, The Damned United is based on the incredible true story of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest soccer managers and his 44 controversial days at the helm of reigning champs Leeds United.
