This Sporting Life

He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.

⭐ 7.0 /10 118 votes

February 7, 1963 2h 14m Released

Drama

Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Lindsay Anderson
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        David Storey, David Storey
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $286,281
                                

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Cast & Crew

Richard Harris

Frank Machin

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Alan Badel

Gerald Weaver

William Hartnell

'Dad' Johnson

Colin Blakely

Maurice Braithwaite

Vanda Godsell

Mrs Anne Weaver

Anne Cunningham

Judith

Jack Watson

Len Miller

Arthur Lowe

Charles Slomer

Harry Markham

Wade

George Sewell

Jeff

Leonard Rossiter

Phillips, Sports Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

When was This Sporting Life released?

This Sporting Life was released on February 7, 1963.

How long is This Sporting Life?

The runtime of This Sporting Life is 2h 14m.

What genre is This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life is a Drama movie.

What is the rating of This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch This Sporting Life?

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Who directed This Sporting Life?

This Sporting Life was directed by Lindsay Anderson.

Who stars in This Sporting Life?

The main cast of This Sporting Life includes Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel.

What language is This Sporting Life in?

This Sporting Life is originally in English.