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Theatre of Dreams

Synopsis

Set in 1984, Theatre of Dreams is a funny and touching fictional tale about the legendary Manchester United football manager Sir Matt Busby, who helps a wayward boy fulfill his dream. An act of petty crime by 11 year-old Georgie becomes a collision of fate as Sir Matt tracks him down, only to discover that the boy is an extraordinarily gifted footballer and captain of a team of unruly talents. Having lived with football all his life and survived the tragic 1958 Munich plane disaster, in which eight of his young players were killed, Sir Matt is still committed to continue his work of 'training lads for life'. So begins a thrilling adventure as Sir Matt comes out of retirement to transform a young group of scallywags into a dream team.

Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Features
Director
David Scheinmann
Producer
Manuela Noble, Justin Peyton, Ben Timlett
Executive Producer
Mark Sandell
Editor
Julian Rodd
Screenwriter
Massimiliano Durante, Carmelo Pennisi, David Scheinmann
Director of Photography
Gary Shaw
Production Designer
Catrin Meredydd
Music
Christian Henson
Principal cast
Brian Cox, Natascha McElhone, Toby Stephens, Richard Strange

Genre

Sport Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Bill and Ben Productions

20 Great Chapel Street
London
W1F 8FW
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 4933

Sales Company

Intandem Films

114-116 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0JR
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7851 3800
Fax: +44 (0)20 7851 3830

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