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This Sporting Life

1219632h 14mLindsay Anderson
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 96%
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"He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say."

In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.

Drama
Northern EnglandBased On Novel Or BookSportsWidowRugbyYorkshireBlack And WhiteBitternessKitchen Sink RealismCoal Miner

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What is This Sporting Life (1963) about?

In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.

Who stars in This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life stars Richard Harris (Frank Machin), Rachel Roberts (Mrs. Margaret Hammond), Alan Badel (Gerald Weaver), William Hartnell ('Dad' Johnson), Colin Blakely (Maurice Braithwaite). The film was directed by Lindsay Anderson.

How long is This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated 12.

Is This Sporting Life worth watching?

This Sporting Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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