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Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
Mike Bassett: England Manager is an hilarious British Comedy that stars Ricky Thomlinson. Featuring Cameos from Barry Venison, Gabby Yorath, Atomic Kitten and Pele.When the England manager has a heart attack, footballs' top brass turn to Mike Bassett (basically no one else wanted the job). England lose Mike's first two games in charge. His team struggles to a goal-less draw in the final qualifying match but, thanks to a fluke result elsewhere, England qualify for the finals in Brazil.In South America things go from bad to worse. Pressure is mounting for Mike. An embarrassing drunken performance caught by a new photographer seals his fate as the most unpopular Englishman ever.However, Mike makes an impassioned plea for the country to get behind him - fans, press, players.... even his wife. Can Mike turn the tide and bring football home ? ..
Updated May 10 2020
Cast
Ulrich Thomsen
Dr. Hans Shoegaarten
Geoff Bell
Gary Wackett
Philip Jackson
Lonnie Urquart
Ricky Tomlinson
Mike Bassett
Amanda Redman
Karine Bassett
Pelé
Himself
Martin Bashir
Interviewer
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Crew
Colin Green
Editor
Nina Gold
Casting
Steve Barron
Director
Steve Barron
Producer
Gill Rees
Makeup Artist
John Reid
Production Design
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Antony Genn
Music
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