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Inside The Damned United cast on Netflix. (Image: BBC FILMs)
Netflix’s The Damned United stars legends from the worlds of Harry Potter, The Good Omens and Adolescence.
After dropping on Netflix at the weekend, sports drama The Damned United has soared into the streamer’s Top 10 most-watched list and continues to rise in the charts.
Originally released in 2009 and based on a novel by David Peace three years prior, The Damned United tells the turbulent tale of Brian Clough and his disastrous run as the manager of Leeds United in 1974. Only lasting 44 days in the job, Clough was quickly able to alienate the players and the board, leading to the collapse of his professional football career.
As Netflix subscribers continue to discover the classic sports film, here’s everything there is to know about The Damned United cast.
The Damned United cast in full
Brian Clough – Michael Sheen
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Arrogant and fiercely outspoken Brian Clough wasn’t quiet when it came to criticising Leeds United’s former manager Don Revie.
So it took Clough by surprise when he was asked by the team’s board to take over managing the reigning champions.
Actor Michael Sheen has starred in an abundance of hit shows and films throughout his career including The Queen, Good Omens, Masters of Sex, The Twilight Saga and Frost/Nixon.
Peter Taylor – Timothy Spall
Peter Taylor is Clough’s loyal assistant manager and best friend who helps ground the fiery manager when needed.
He is portrayed by actor Timothy Spall who is best remembered for his work in Mr Turner, The King’s Speech and in the Harry Potter franchise as the villainous Peter Pettigrew.
Billy Bremner – Stephen Graham
Billy Bremner is the hard-working captain of Leeds United who is Clough’s main antagonist, leading the resistance that brings about the manager’s infamously short 44-day run at the club.
Bremner is brought to life in The Damned United by Emmy Award-winning actor Stephen Graham, renowned for his work in Netflix’s Adolescence, This is England, A Thousand Blows and Boardwalk Empire.
John O’Hare – Martin Compston
John O’Hare is the team’s striker, known for his aggressive team spirit while playing under Clough.
He is portrayed by none other than Martin Compston, famed for starring as DI Steve Arnott in the unforgettable Line of Duty.
Before becoming a household name in the BBC crime drama, Compston was a professional footballer in Scotland and made a couple of appearances playing for Greenock Morton.
Don Revie – Colm Meaney
Don Revie is the legendary, formidable Leeds United manager who leaves to manage the England national team. It is his exit from the team that leads his rival Clough to begin his chaotic short stint at Leeds.
Don is played by actor Colm Meaney who stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures, In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Sam Longson – Jim Broadbent
Prior to Clough joining Leeds United, he was the manager of Derby County with Sam Longson acting as its chairman.
Actor Jim Broadbent is recognised for starring in the Harry Potter and Bridget Jones franchises, as well as Game of Thrones and Only Fools and Horses.
The Damned United is available to watch on Netflix.