Plot
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.
Cast
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
Ulrich Thomsen
Dr. Hans Shoegaarten
Geoffrey Hutchings
Geoffrey Lightfoot
Crew
Steve Barron
Director
Johnny Smith
Writer
Rob Sprackling
Writer
Steve Barron
Producer
Neil Peplow
Producer
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Mark Neary
Original Music Composer
Duncan Mackay
Original Music Composer
Antony Genn
Original Music Composer
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