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Leeds United's Race For The Title 1989/90
Who do you think you are kidding, Mr Bassett...
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A compelling account of Leeds United's 1989/90 season in which the team, rebuilt by Howard Wilkinson and led by skipper Gordon Strachan, swept aside the competition to propel themselves back into the top flight of English football. The season marked the end of many great careers (Mervyn Day, Ian Baird, and Peter Haddock to name a few) and the birth of others (David Batty, Chris Fairclough, and Gary Speed).
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
80 min
Release Date
1990-12-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Howard Wilkinson
Himself
Gordon Strachan
Himself
Vinnie Jones
Himself
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