David Beckham: Close Up

Jan 27, 2002

0h 59m

★ 0.0

Overview

An insight into the man famous not only for being a footballer and captain of the England squad, but also for being a fashion icon and husband of a pop-star. Also included is a look at his relationship with Sven-Goran Eriksson and insights from other footballers such as Glenn Hoddle.

Genres

TV Movie

Documentary

David Beckham: Close Up Trailers

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

David Beckham

Self - Narrator

Helen Chamberlain

Self

Jamie Redknapp

Self

John Barnes

Self

Sven-Göran Eriksson

Self

Robbie Fowler

Self

Glenn Hoddle

Self

Michael Parkinson

Self

Harry Redknapp

Self

Louise Redknapp

Self

Teddy Sheringham

Self

Graeme Souness

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6.3

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