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United is a British television film directed by James Strong and written by Chris Chibnall. It is based on the true story of Manchester United's "Busby Babes" and the aftermath of the 1958 Munich air disaster, with the film's events taking place between August 1956 and May 1958. In particular, the film focuses on the experiences of assistant manager Jimmy Murphy, played by David Tennant, and Bobby Charlton, played by Jack O'Connell.
Original Release
01/02/2011
US Release
01/02/2011
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Tim Healy | Tommy Skinner |
Daniel Hill | British Consul |
Melanie Hill | Cissie Charlton |
Philip Hill-Pearson | Eddie Colman |
Thomas Howes | Mark Jones |
Jamie Martin | Charlton Athletic Player |
Jack O'Connell | Bobby Charlton |
Ben Peel | Harry Gregg |
Jan Pohl | German Patient |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jamie Carmichael | Executive Producer |
Simon Heath | Executive Producer |
Polly Hill | Executive Producer |
Sean Kelly | Executive Producer |
Greg Phillips | Executive Producer |
Emma Pike | Producer |
Julia Stannard | Producer |