The Damned United

Based On the book by David Peace

The Damned United is a 2009 British sports drama film directed by Tom Hooper and adapted by Peter Morgan from David Peace's bestselling 2006 novel The Damned Utd – a largely fictional book based on the author's interpretation of Brian Clough's ill-fated tenure as football manager of Leeds United in 1974. Originally proposed by Stephen Frears, he pulled out of the project in November 2007, and Hooper took over. Filming took place from May to July 2008. Marking the fifth collaboration between screenwriter Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen, who plays Clough, the film was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2009.

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Release date:

2009

Director:

Tom Hooper

Cast:

Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Graham

Genre:

Drama, Comedy drama, Association football

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

2009 in adaptations