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MASTER SCORE 86.8 / 100
2009·Biography / Drama / Sport·1h 37m

THE DAMNED UNITED

“They love me for what I'm not... ...they hate me for what I am.”

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.

Above the Line
Tom Hooper·DirectorPeter Morgan·ScreenplayBen Smithard·Director of PhotographyRob Lane·Original Music ComposerMelanie Oliver·Editor
Cast
Michael Sheen·Brian CloughTimothy Spall·Peter TaylorColm Meaney·Don RevieJim Broadbent·Sam LongsonMaurice Roëves·Jimmy GordonStephen Graham·Billy BremnerHenry Goodman·Manny CossinsMark Bazeley·Austin MitchellGiles Alderson·Colin ToddMartin Compston·John O'Hare
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Tom Hooper·Director
Writing· 1
Peter Morgan·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ben Smithard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Melanie Oliver·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Rob Lane·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Lee Morris·ProducerGrainne Marmion·ProducerAndy Harries·Producer
By the Numbers
86.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Damned United's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#333C40
#C89058
Mood
Serious, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man in a suit and tie standing centrally with his arms crossed, looking directly forward. Behind him, several blurred figures of men in so”

sportdrama
Key Elements
SuitTieSoccer UniformsPhotographic Insets
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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