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Fact-based drama, starring Michael Sheen

About This Program

Fact-based drama chronicling Brian Clough's ill-fated 44-day tenure as boss of Leeds United in 1974, after Don Revie's departure for the job of England's manager. Following his acrimonious split from Derby County and a brief spell at Brighton & Hove Albion, Clough arrived at Elland Road on a wave of controversy, after previously being an outspoken critic of the club, and struggled to find allies among the playing staff. With Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent and Colm Meaney

The Damned United broadcasts on Sky Cinema Drama at 10:30am, Wednesday, 17 December 2025. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Year2009
Runtime98 mins
DirectorTom Hooper

Cast & Crew

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Tom HooperDirector
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Timothy Spallas Peter Taylor
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Michael Sheenas Brian Clough
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Jim Broadbentas Sam Longson
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Peter McDonaldas Johnny Giles
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Stephen Grahamas Billy Bremner
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Mark Cameronas Norman Hunter
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Colm Meaneyas Don Revie
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Maurice Roevesas Jimmy Gordon