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Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

Documentary · 2018

The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.

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Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

2018 Documentary 1h 44m

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7.0 / 10

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The definitive portrait of one of sport's most inspirational, influential figures - whose legacy lives on far beyond the football field.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Torquil Jones · Gabriel Clarke

Written by

Gabriel Clarke

Bobby Robson

Bobby Robson

Self

Elsie Robson

Elsie Robson

Self

M

Mark Robson

Self

Frank Arnesen

Frank Arnesen

Self

Terry Butcher

Terry Butcher

Self

H

Huw Davies

Self

Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson

Self

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Put Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.