Movie: The King and Us

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Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston

Anthony

Siobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran

Jenny

Eddie Large
Eddie Large

Jason Done
Jason Done

Rev. Philips

John Axon
John Axon

Norman Gregory
Norman Gregory

Maike Lyden
Maike Lyden

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    It's April 1974 and Manchester United are facing the prospect of relegation. Anthony never misses a match and it's the crucial last match of the season. Anthony's wife, Jenny, is pregnant but the baby is not due for another couple of weeks. At least, that's what they think.

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    2002-04-30

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