Project Detail

United

Synopsis

United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes, the youngest side ever to win the Football League, the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number and the extraordinary spirit of a city that rebuilt the team in the wake of the disaster.

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.

Details

Year: 2011
Type of film: Features
Running time: 90 mins
Format: HD
Director: James Strong 1st Feature
Producer: Simon Heath
Editor: Billy Sneddon
Screenwriter: Chris Chibnall
Director of Photography: Chris Ross
Production Designer: Ed Thomas
Sound: Reg Mills
Composer: Clint Mansell
Principal cast: David Tennant, Dougray Scott, Jack O' Connell, Sam Claflin

Genre

Sport Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

World Productions

Lasenby House
32 Kingly Street
London
W1B 5QQ
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 3179 1800

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Sales Company

Content Films

19 Heddon Street
London
W1B 4BG
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7851 6500

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www.contentfilm.com

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