The read
Audiences rate it 28 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
After England's football (soccer) manager has a heart attack, Mike Bassett is hired as the new manager and promptly announces the team will win the World Cup.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Audiences rate it 28 points higher than critics do.
75 audience votes
Key crew
- Steve BarronDirector
- Johnny SmithWriter
- Rob SpracklingWriter
- Mark NearyOriginal Music Composer
- Duncan MackayOriginal Music Composer
- Antony GennOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ricky TomlinsonMike Bassett
- Amanda RedmanKarine Bassett
- Philip JacksonLonnie Urquart
- Bradley WalshDave Dodds
- Martin BashirInterviewer
- Phill JupitusTommo Thompson
- Dean Lennox KellyKevin Tonkinson
- Robbie GeeSmallsy
- Geoff BellGary Wackett
- PeléSelf
- Ulrich ThomsenDr. Hans Shoegaarten
- Geoffrey HutchingsGeoffrey Lightfoot
Stills
Themes
sportssatirefootball (soccer)