Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001)
The manager of England's national football unexpectedly succumbs to a heart attack, and suddenly the search is on for a replacement. Most people who seem qualified for the position have the... See full summary »
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Mike Bassett -
Karine Bassett -
Dave Dodds -
Lonnie Urquart -
Tommo Thompson -
Kevin Tonkinson -
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Smallsy -
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Norwich newsreader
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Jack Marshall -
Phil Cope -
Sussex rep
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Dr. Hans Shoegaarten -
Midlands rep
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Director:
Steve BarronWriters:
Rob Sprackling, Johnny SmithAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The Irish players in the Rio airport are all (except one) actually native Brazilians. The Scottish team is made up of few Scots on holiday (who the film makers some how managed to find) and rest are local extras and filming crew.
Quotes
Margaret:
Mike, here's the squad list, and I've given copies to the press, like you asked.
Mike:
Ah, well done, Margaret, thank you... hey, hang on a minute! There's 28 names here, I only picked 26.
Margaret:
Well, that was the list you gave me.
Mike:
Tony Hedges, York City? I didn't...
Goofs
After England lose to Brazil in the semi-finals, they return home. However, they would have played another game as a 3rd place play-off.
Soundtracks
It's On My Head, Son, Not Off My Head, SonWritten by Keith Allen
Sung by Lily Allen (uncredited), Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon (as Atomic Kitten)
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | SportDetails
Release Date:
28 September 2001Language
English, Portuguese
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
Apollo Pub, Harrow, Middlesex, England, UKBox Office
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$5,022,865
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