Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon (2011)
To complement the BBC Two drama 'United', BBC Sport presents a very special documentary looking back at the remarkable career of arguably England's greatest and most iconic footballer, Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Bobby was a key member of the England team that won the World Cup on home soil in 1966 and part of a Manchester United team touched by success and tragedy in equal measure. Charlton survived the Munich air disaster in 1958, which killed several of his team-mates dubbed the 'Busby Babes'. He became a crucial figure in the club's resurgence, winning two league titles and unforgettably in 1968 the European Cup against Benfica.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Cast
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon about?
- To complement the BBC Two drama 'United', BBC Sport presents a very special documentary looking back at the remarkable career of arguably England's greatest and most iconic footballer, Sir Bobby Charlton. Sir Bobby was a key member of the England team that won the World Cup on home soil in 1966 and part of a Manchester United team touched by success and tragedy in equal measure. Charlton survived the Munich air disaster in 1958, which killed several of his team-mates dubbed the 'Busby Babes'. He became a crucial figure in the club's resurgence, winning two league titles and unforgettably in 1968 the European Cup against Benfica.
- Who stars in Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
- Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon stars Bobby Charlton.
- How long is Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
- Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon?
- Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon produced?
- Sir Bobby Charlton: Football Icon was produced in United Kingdom.