Project Detail

George Best: All By Himself

Synopsis

George Best, Northern Ireland’s legendary star remains one of the most naturally gifted footballers there has ever been. Famously called the ‘best player in the world’ by Pelé, George Best galvanised Manchester United’s five-year recovery from the tragedy of the Munich air crash. His skill and exuberance inspired them to win league titles and the European Cup, even though he was little more than a teenager.
Tragically, his career in the upper echelons of sport was over before he turned 29, the result of his bruising battle with alcoholism and the crushing pressure of modern fame. (After all, this was Britain in the frenzy of Beatle-mania and 1960s youth culture, where Best was dubbed ‘El Beatle’ by the world’s media.) (LFF brochure)
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Journey Strand - World premiere

Details

Year: 2016
Type of film: Features
Running time: 90 mins
Director: Daniel Gordon
Producer: Trevor Birney, John Battsek, Brendan Byrne, Deirdre Fenton
Editor: Andy R. Worboys
Screenwriter: Peter Ettedgui
Director of Photography: Michael Timney, Danny Rohrer
Music: Tim Atack
Principal cast: Onscreen appearances from: George Best, Angela Best, Alex Best, Jackie Glass, Eric McMordie, Anne Best, Matt Busby, Mike Summerbee, Hugh McIlvanney

Genre

Sport

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Fine Point Films production with the support of BBC and ESPN

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Belfast
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Belfast
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Northern Ireland

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