This Sporting Life (1963)
He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
Director: Lindsay Anderson
|Writers: David Storey
|Stars: Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel
Rating:
★ 7.0/10 (127 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Drama
Duration:
2h 14m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Jul 16, 1963
Country:
United Kingdom
Director:
Lindsay Anderson
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | This Sporting Life |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 16, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, sports, rugby, widow, black and white, northern england, yorkshire, coal miner, bitterness, landlady tenant relationship, kitchen sink realism |
FAQ
What is This Sporting Life 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.
When was This Sporting Life released?
This Sporting Life was released on Jul 16, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed This Sporting Life?
Lindsay Anderson directed This Sporting Life.
What is the TMDB rating of This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 127 votes.