The Charlton Boys

Name: The Charlton Boys
Director: Frank Cvitanovich
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1968-07-05
Cast: Bobby Charlton, Jack Charlton, Michael Parkinson

1968 · 55 min · Documentary

Terrific portrait of Bobby and Jackie Charlton, pillars of football history, at the height of their playing careers.

Directed by Frank Cvitanovich

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