

Drama
Overview
A young, gifted soccer player who gets into trouble for a petty crime is brought to the attention of former Manchester United coach Matt Busby, who comes out of retirement to help the boy and his teammates.
Top Cast


Natascha McElhone
Natascha McElhone
Erica Gallagher
Natascha McElhone
Erica Gallagher


Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Matt Busby
Brian Cox
Matt Busby


Toby Stephens
Toby Stephens
Dr. Farquar
Toby Stephens
Dr. Farquar


Kate Ashfield
Kate Ashfield
Helen
Kate Ashfield
Helen


Anne Reid
Anne Reid
Jean Busby
Anne Reid
Jean Busby


Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Bob
Philip Jackson
Bob


Richard Strange
Richard Strange
Father Brian
Richard Strange
Father Brian
Jack Smith
Jack Smith
Georgie Gallagher
Jack Smith
Georgie Gallagher


Danny Scheinmann
Danny Scheinmann
Billy
Danny Scheinmann
Billy
Joshua Dunne
Joshua Dunne
Steve
Joshua Dunne
Steve
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