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"The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes"
United is 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 the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.
29 Cast Members
Dean Andrews
Bert Whalley
Kate Ashfield
Alma George
Natalie Burt
Marion Bent
David Calder
Harold Hardman
Sam Claflin
Duncan Edwards
Werner Daehn
Professor Maurer
Shirley Dixon
Mrs Watson
John Draycott
Journalist
Neil Dudgeon
Alan Hardaker
Bill Fellows
Robert Charlton
Faton Gerbeshi
Customs Officer
Peter Gunn
PC Gunstone
Tim Healy
Tommy Skinner
Daniel Hill
British Consul
Melanie Hill
Cissie Charlton
Philip Hill-Pearson
Eddie Colman
Thomas Howes
Mark Jones
Jamie Martin
Charlton Athletic Player
Jack O'Connell
Bobby Charlton
Ben Peel
Harry Gregg
