The King and Us (2002)

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Runtime : 30M

Synopsis

It's April 1974 and Manchester United are facing the prospect of relegation. Anthony never misses a match and it's the crucial last match of the season. Anthony's wife, Jenny, is pregnant but the baby is not due for another couple of weeks. At least, that's what they think.

Actors

Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Anthony
Siobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
Jenny
Eddie Large
Eddie Large
Jason Done
Jason Done
Rev. Philips
John Axon
John Axon
Norman Gregory
Norman Gregory
Maike Lyden
Maike Lyden

Crews

Richard Fell
Richard Fell
Executive Producer
Derek Wax
Derek Wax
Producer
John Collins
John Collins
Production Design
Rob Entwistle
Rob Entwistle
Sound Recordist
Phill Gee
Phill Gee
Location Manager

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