This Sporting Life
7·1963·Drama

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.

About This Sporting Life

Director

Lindsay Anderson

Cast

Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell, Colin Blakely

Genres

Drama

Maturity rating

–

Score 7 • 1963 • Film

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