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A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.


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.

Ricky Tomlinson
Mike Bassett

Amanda Redman
Karine Bassett

Philip Jackson
Lonnie Urquart

Bradley Walsh
Dave Dodds

Martin Bashir
Interviewer

Phill Jupitus
Tommo Thompson

Dean Lennox Kelly
Kevin Tonkinson

Robbie Gee
Smallsy

Geoff Bell
Gary Wackett

Pelé
Self
Mike Bassett: England Manager is a comedy film released in 2001 exploring themes of sports, satire, football (soccer). Directed by Steve Barron, it stars Ricky Tomlinson, Amanda Redman, Philip Jackson. 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.
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