That's probably just as well as they seemed a little older than the real players were. [40] Sony's decision to release the film six days after what would have been Clough's 74th birthday was also criticised. An ambitious team under the captaincy of Asad looking to rise through the ranks in the Islamabad Pindi football scene. In his four collaborations with screenwriter Peter Morgan, Michael Sheen has played three public figures: Tony Blair in The Deal and The Queen, David Frost in Frost/Nixon, and now the legendary soccer manager Brian Clough in The Damned United. The main focus of the film is the relationship between the young pretender in football management Clough and the master in Don Revie the Manager of Leeds United. ", "Leeds United 1973-74 - Leeds United Season Stats 1974-75 - Leeds United 1975-76", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Damned_United&oldid=1022557760, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Chris Wilson as FA disciplinary committee chairman, William Martyn Conboy as Key reporter, Revie departure scene, This page was last edited on 11 May 2021, at 05:34. [14] During pre-production, Langan had viewed archive footage of Clough and Revie and considered whether Revie should be played by an actor much older than Sheen; despite being 47 in the footage, Revie "could pass for 60". A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon. Brian Clough statue in Nottingham. Would it be possible for Sheen to cast aside these previous roles and play another big well known (in the UK) character in Brian Clough. Derby fans quickly lose interest and Clough loses all hope of getting his job back. Clough brings up the incident in the 1968 FA Cup, and Revie claims to have not known who the rookie manager was at the time (a doubtful claim considering that Revie was known for meticulously researching every opponent his team faced). [51] The film insinuates that Clough took the Leeds job whilst on holiday in Majorca in 1974, having previously accepted the Brighton job on a handshake and taking the holiday, paid for by the club, before starting work, implying he never actually managed the team. The Royal Hotel in Scarborough was also used. The Damned United - Der ewige Gegner ist ein Biopic aus dem Jahr 2009 von Tom Hooper mit Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman und David Roper. [28], The first television trailer premiered on Setanta Sports 1 on 23 January 2009 before the kick-off of the FA Cup Fourth Round tie between Derby County and Nottingham Forest. The film shows him effectively reneging on his deal to take over at Brighton, although in reality he had nine relatively unsuccessful months as manager there. 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. Derby fans' protests raise Clough's hopes of being reinstated, and he is backed by the majority of his players as well, but former player Dave Mackay is appointed manager instead. The Damned United – Der ewige Gegner (Originaltitel: The Damned United) ist ein britisches Sportdrama von Tom Hooper aus dem Jahr 2009. South African-born attorney Sarah Barcant, meanwhile, returns to her homeland to represent Mpondo, as well as Steve Sizela, Mpondo's friend who was arrested along with him and never heard from again. [44] Roy McFarland agreed with Mackay's decision to take legal action and said that he enjoyed Sheen's performance, but otherwise "did not particularly like the film". Taylor then re-united with Clough professionally in July 1976 at Forest, with the pair winning promotion in 1976/77. Based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of their number. [17] Chesterfield F.C. Directed by Tom Hooper. Use the HTML below. [35], Roger Ebert gave the film three and a half stars out of four, and praised Sheen for portraying "modern British icons so uncannily that he's all but disappeared into them". The story of the controversial Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of the English football club Leeds United. It involves Clough literally getting on his knees, grovelling at Taylor's dictation, and they are reconciled. Fascinating behind the scenes looks at the film creation of David Peace's novel on Brian Clough's tenure as Leeds manager", "First look at THE DAMNED UNITED - Plus the day in the life of a virginale extra! We are revisiting the 2009 film The Damned United, based on David Peace’s best-selling novel, which combines facts and fiction around the events. The film grossed $4.1 million worldwide against a $10 million production budget. He transforms into Clough and it is truly a remarkable portrayal. David Peace erzählt in "Damned United" mit schwarzem Humor die Geschichte von Brian Clough und seinen 44 unglücklichen Tagen als Trainer des englischen Erstligavereins Leeds United. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 92% based on 121 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, meanwhile, reunited at the "small, provincial club" Nottingham Forest, where they repeated their prior achievements with Derby by helping them win promotion to the First Division and then winning the title. Firstly we have seen Michael Sheen play a number of real life people in the last couple of years. 's Saltergate stood in for Wembley Stadium, the Baseball Ground, Carrow Road, and Bloomfield Road. Taylor then suffers a heart attack, and Clough tries to secure his position by offering his and Taylor's resignations in a protest against the chairman's unwillingness to fund further signings. BBC Two - The Damned United This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer The story of Brian Clough's 44-day stint as manager of Leeds United FC. The film focuses on Clough's short tenure as the manager of Leeds after replacing Revie in 1974. Derby eventually lost 2–0. [21][28] Exteriors were filmed on the Queens Parade and at nearby Scalby Mills. [15] Non-league Garforth Town A.F.C. „The Damned United“ – Das verdammte United, das aus Leeds, ist ein Problem für Fußballtrainer Brian Clough, und zwar eines, an dem sein Leben und seine Karriere als Fußballtrainer zu zerbrechen drohen. I had a few reservations about this film. --Keir Graff The film marks the fifth collaboration between screenwriter Peter Morgan and actor Michael Sheen who plays Clough. Casting for extras took place on 20 and 21 May.[17]. [13] Hooper researched Clough by reading Duncan Hamilton's Provided You Don't Kiss Me, an award-winning biography of Clough. Brian Clough managed Brighton & Hove Albion for 32 games before he departed in July 1974. The film says that Leeds lost 1–0 to Luton Town during Clough's reign; this game, played on 7 September 1974, in fact finished 1–1 with Barry Butlin equalising for Luton after Leeds took the lead through Allan Clarke. The roots of Clough's conflict with Leeds are depicted as happening in a 1968 FA Cup match between Leeds, the leaders of the First Division[4] and Derby, who were struggling near the bottom of the Second Division. The club win their first ever League championship in 1972, meaning a European Cup campaign the following year. Revie's replacement at Leeds is Brian Clough (Michael Sheen), the former manager of Derby County and a fierce critic of Leeds because of their violent and physical style of play under Revie's management. For the novel on which this film is based, see, Though Leeds were leading the table, they did not win the league that season, eventually finishing fourth. He was chosen because of his physical resemblance to Clough. Clough assumed Revie to be a similar man to himself, as they grew up in the same part of Middlesbrough and both played for Sunderland, and made many preparations for the match. Gangs of London Cast: Where Have You Seen The Stars of Sky’s New Crime Thriller Before? The Damned United - Der ewige Gegner ‪2010‬ ‪Dokumentarfilme‬, ‪Drama‬, ‪Sport‬ ‪1 Std. For Jon Riley, with love and thanks. [14] It was released in the UK on 27 March 2009. Clough would find success again with another team and continues to be regarded as one of the greatest managers—and most entertaining personalities—in the English game. [32] A gala screening of the film was held at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2009, the film went on a limited release in the United States on 9 October that year. Writer Peter Morgan claimed that he did not feel the film's accuracy was of major importance. Depicting events in the life of English football personality Brian Clough, it is set during Clough's brief and unsuccessful 44-day spell as manager of Leeds United during 1974, with frequent flashbacks to his earlier period as manager of Derby County. The film was originally proposed by Stephen Frears, but he pulled out of the project in November 2007. In reality, players/coaching staff are not allowed in the dug-out while on suspension.[56]. He insisted that throughout the 1970s Clough was a perfectly fit manager who often actively trained with players at training ground matches, and that the portrayal of him drinking and smoking heavily was a battle he faced approximately 10–20 years after he became manager of Nottingham Forest in 1975.[42]. In fact, the tie was not played at the Baseball Ground but at Leeds' Elland Road ground. Often this can put the reader at a disadvantage because this can leave the reader knowing what's to come in the novel. [38] The Clough family declined an invitation to a preview of the film, affirming their opposition to the entire project. My final reservation was whether the football would look good as it is frequently very poor when played by actors.I have got to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the film. [42] He also reassured Clough's family that the film would be a more sympathetic portrayal of Clough than in the book. [52], The film shows Clough standing outside an entrance to Derby County's Baseball Ground featuring the stylised ram emblem, in 1968; in reality, the latter was not designed until 1971. After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup. J-26. Goalkeeper Wahab alongside the defense were excellent. Taylor and Clough are also seen to argue fiercely in Majorca over the Leeds' manager's job offer. Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dir - View The Damned United Online - HDFull.tv} He wrote: "Many of the things Peace talks about in the book never happened and, for that reason, I felt it necessary to go to the courts to establish that this was fiction based on fact and nothing more. [28] Interior scenes were filmed in the Victoria Sea View Hotel and the Esplanade Hotel. I also had the distinct feeling that this may be a made for TV film that was bumped up to a theatrical release based on Sheen's recent success. It was McQueen's first year as a Leeds player; he had not been at the club in 1969. He and Taylor are then offered jobs at Brighton & Hove Albion. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film four stars, calling it "fresh, intelligent... [and] terrifically involving", and also praised Sheen and Meaney's performances. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. [11] Before Meaney was cast, the younger Kenneth Branagh had been considered. [11] Frears had Michael Sheen in mind for Clough right from the start. A sports fan's romantic courtship clashes with his obsession with his favorite football team. View production, box office, & company info. Jetzt eBook sicher bei Weltbild.de runterladen & bequem mit Ihrem Tablet oder eBook Reader lesen. The Damned United In den 1970er Jahren war Leeds United der führende Fussballclub in England. [18] The car park outside Elland Road was dressed to look like the Leeds training ground[20] (until the move to the training facilities at Thorp Arch in the early 1990s, Leeds United's training ground was indeed located right next to the stadium). [7] Taylor, however, argues the case for staying at Brighton, and after a bitter quarrel, the two go their separate ways. [45], The publishers of the novel had already been successfully sued by Irish midfielder and former Leeds player Johnny Giles. They go through to the semi-finals against Juventus. [37], Prior to its release, Clough's widow Barbara, already a critic of Peace's book, expressed disappointment that the film was being made at all. A young boy becomes friends with a gang of skinheads. Having seen the film The Damned United some months back, I was intrigued to read its source material: the novel The Damned Utd by David Peace. He is outraged when the directors accept their resignations and ban them from entering the Baseball Ground again (although Clough later sneaks in as a supporter). They went on to better both Revie and their own spell at Derby by winning two European Cups in succession, in 1979 and 1980. Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Synopsis (1) Summaries. A wrongfully expelled Harvard undergrad moves to London, where he is introduced to the violent underworld of football hooliganism. Taken from the DVD commentary of the film, The Damned United, Sony Pictures, 2009, Garforth Town to host player auditions for Leeds United film, Damned United: Release date set for Leeds United film, "Making of the Damned United. In April, Colm Meaney, Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent were announced as Don Revie, Peter Taylor and Sam Longson respectively. As for the reservations I had nothing to worry about with Sheen. Casting continued through to May 2008. [8] He then sent it to Peter Morgan, with whom he also worked on The Queen, on the eve of that film's premiere in Venice; Morgan read it by the next morning. Und er nahm dabei hemmungslos die subjektive Perspektive Cloughs ein, in dessen Psyche und krude Gedankenwelt er lustvoll hineinkroch. "[34] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". The Damned United is arguably the best football film ever not least because it features Leeds United. The story of six young footballers joining the Manchester United Football Club team in 1992 and the difference they made 1992-99. Damned United 4-2 Fc Black Scorers: Arham, Uzair, Naqi and Huzaifa. I'll have to check their bios to confirm that, but Bremner and Clarke looked the wrong side of 40 to me.I suspect that to get the most out of the film you'll probably need to like football, but if you do you're more or less guaranteed to enjoy it. [42], Murphy was also angered by the portrayal of Clough's drinking and smoking. However, on the day of the match, Revie failed to even acknowledge Clough upon entering the Baseball Ground. "[9], With Frears as director, principal photography was scheduled for the end of 2007. The eventual winners were, In fact, the match between Derby and Leeds took place before Derby's. Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies. Hooper took his place and the film was shot from May to July 2008. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. With Colm Meaney, Henry Goodman, David Roper, Jimmy Reddington. However, in 1969 Derby are promoted, but in their first league game against Leeds they lose 5–0. Tom Hooper, who directed Morgan's Longford, replaced him. After failing to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup, England manager Alf Ramsey is replaced by Don Revie (Colm Meaney), the highly successful manager of Leeds United. The extremely talented Santiago Muñez is spotted by a Newcastle United scout and given a chance at professional football. Das Drehbuch basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von David Peace. The Damned United [HD] (3D) regarder en francais English Subtitles The Damned United Película Completa Subtitulada en Español The Damned United Full Movie subtitled in Spanish Martin O'Neill, who played for Mackay at Nottingham Forest before his departure to manage Derby, suggested that the film falsely implied Dave Mackay was still a player at Derby County when becoming manager of the club, whilst also questioning the portrayal of the relationship between Clough and Peter Taylor, though he praised the performance of the actors, particularly that of Sheen. [3], The Damned United was acclaimed by film critics. [31] The distribution rights were originally pre-sold to Ealing Studios International. The first thing to note is that United is based on a novel. held auditions for non-speaking football players on 14 May. The film received critical acclaim upon release and received nominations for the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, the ALFS Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year, the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama and Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award for Best Feature Film Screenplay. [53], The film implies that Derby's 5–0 defeat to Leeds occurred in the 1969–70 season, soon after their promotion to the first division, with Gordon McQueen playing for Leeds United against in the match. The Damned United is a populist - at times, almost cartoonish - attempt to make comprehensible the story behind Brian Clough's ill-fated 44-day tenure at Leeds United. The Damned United The book ruffled some feathers but was a deserved hit, and it was adapted into a fine film, The Damned United, starring Michael Sheen. During the holiday that summer, Clough agrees to take control of Leeds after being approached by their representative. Written by [42], Dave Mackay sued Left Bank Pictures over his portrayal in the film, angered at the implication that he had betrayed Clough in taking the Derby manager's job. The Damned United (2009) Plot. Leeds lose the match, and Bremner is given a two-month suspension from football, forcing Leeds to start the season without their influential captain. However Taylor managed Brighton & Hove Albion by himself for the 1974/75 and 1975/76 seasons, with Clough joining Nottingham Forest in Jan 1975 where he managed by himself up to the end of 1975/76. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2009 and in North America on 25 September. Damned United: Roman | Peace, David, Lötz, Thomas | ISBN: 9783453676091 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. In reality the 5–0 result occurred in October 1972,[54] the season after Derby won the 1972 first division championship and the fourth season since their promotion. The Damned Utd is a biographical novel by British author David Peace, published in 2006. The Damned United: Exzellenter Fußballfilm nach einer Romanvorlage von David Peace, der die legendäre Geschichte von Brian Cloughs 44-tägiger Amtszeit als Manager von Leeds United … [39] Clough's son Nigel said he did not intend to watch the film and that those in football who had seen it had told him it bore "no resemblance" to what actually happened. [27], During the week of 23 June, filming took place in Scarborough, in place of Brighton. [33], The film earned a total of US$3,604,339 in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and in Canada and the US, it earned US$441,264; the worldwide box office take was US$4,045,603. About controversial soccer manager Brian Clough, set in 1974 but flashing back to the 1960s, about Clough's ill-fated 44-day reign as coach of Leeds United, then one of England's most successful soccer teams. The film implies Clough re-united with Taylor straight after leaving Elland Road in Sep 1974. 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 who has loyally stayed with Brighton & Hove Albion. Peace nahm sich literarische Freiheiten, die in dem Genre des Tatsachenromans völlig all- täglich sind. Juventus defeat them 3-1, and Clough publicly lambasts Longson.[6]. There is no record of Clough arguing with Taylor over joining him at Leeds nor a lack of interest in Brighton. 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