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A look at Brian Clough's 44-day reign as the coach of Leeds United.

Director : Tom Hooper

Writter : Peter Morgan

Starring : Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Colm Meaney, Timothy Spall.

The Damned United is a British film sports drama, based on the bestseller by David Peace. The screenplay was written by Peter Morgan and directed by Tom Hooper. Stars: Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Colm Meaney, Timothy Spall. The film is scheduled for launch on October 9, 2009 (limited) of Sony Pictures. Set in 1960 and 1970, England, The Damned United tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of the doomed tenure of 44 days Brian Clough as manager of the reigning champions of English football Leeds United. Previously managed by his bitter rival Don Revie, and in the back of its most successful period in history as a football club, Leeds was perceived by many to represent an aggressive and cynical style of football again - an anathema to the principles However, extravagant Brian Clough, who had achieved a surprising success as manager of Hartlepool and Derby County in construction equipment of their own vision of trust with Lieutenant Peter Taylor. Taking the Leeds job without Taylor by his side, with a wardrobe full of what in his mind they were still boys Don, would result in an examination announced Clough belligerence and brilliance over 44 days.