The Three Kings

The Three Kings

The Makers of Modern Football

2020 · 104 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

The definitive film portrait of Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, and Jock Stein. An incredible story of how three men born in the central lowlands of Scotland within 30 miles of each other, grew up to become lifelong friends and three of the most influential men in football history.

Directed by Jonny Owen

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