Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.
The Damned United
“They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.”
Overview
Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.
Director
Tom Hooper
Budget
10.0M
Status
Released
Production
BBC Film, Screen Yorkshire, Left Bank Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics
Cast
Michael Sheen
Brian Clough
Timothy Spall
Peter Taylor
Colm Meaney
Don Revie
Jim Broadbent
Sam Longson
Maurice Roëves
Jimmy Gordon
Stephen Graham
Billy Bremner
Henry Goodman
Manny Cossins
Mark Bazeley
Austin Mitchell
Giles Alderson
Colin Todd
Martin Compston
John O'Hare
David Roper
Sam Bolton
Jimmy Reddington
Keith Archer
Peter McDonald
Johnny Giles
Oliver Stokes
Nigel Clough
Ryan Day
Simon Clough
Ralph Ineson
Journalist
Elizabeth Carling
Barbara Clough
Brian McCardie
Dave Mackay
Sydney Wade
Elizabeth Clough
Joe Dempsie
Duncan McKenzie
Mark Cameron
Norman Hunter
Colin Harris
John McGovern
Liam Thomas
Les Coker
Terence Harvey
FA Committee Chairman
Paul Bown
Mike Bamber
Gillian Waugh
Lillian Taylor
Mark Jameson
Groundsman
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