This Sporting Life

This Sporting Life (1963)

Not Rated 22 Feb 1963 • Drama, Sport • 2h 14m
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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. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.

Lindsay Anderson
Director
David Storey
Writer
Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 10 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom
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7.5

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