Movie Information
Overall Rank: 4564
Average Rating: 2.7/4
# of Ratings: 36
Theatrical Release Date: 10/09/2009
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 02/23/2010
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Sport
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Tom Hooper
Actors: Michael Sheen, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Tomasz Kocinski, Timothy Spall, Keiran Waite
Plot: Follows Brian Clough's 44-day tenure as manager for reigning champions Leeds United. -- Chris Kavan
Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3.5/4
KC - wrote on 08/30/2011
this film shows the Ego and passion the Great Brian Clough had as a manager and Person Michael Sheen does a fantastic performance.this film is a must see for all fans of football.
Rating of
3/4
Rakkie - wrote on 10/12/2009
really nice movie. i have enjoyed. Brian Clough was one of the most fascinating and brilliant manager on football. Michael Sheen is brilliant as Clough and captures the ego and charisma. The film is best for people who is into british football. i like it
Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
"The Damned United" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 02/26/2017
This biopic of football legend Brian Clough concentrates on his early career which saw his meteoric rise from manager of relegation-battling lower league team Derby County to manager of league champions Leeds United. Martin Sheen once again employs his chameleonic skills to become the short-tempered, egotistical yet hugely charismatic and beloved character that was to change the face of modern football. The film centres around his bitter rivalry with previous Leeds manager Don Revie and attempts to look past his abrasive style and understand the man behind the media persona. His particular brand of narcissism is softened by a warm bromance with assistant manager Peter Taylor - played by the ever reliable Timothy Spall. The Damned United paints a believable picture of the man behind the …
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