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Movie poster for This Sporting Life (1963)

This Sporting Life

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

1963

2h 14m

Director: Lindsay Anderson

Writer: David Storey

Overview

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.

Cast

20 people

Photo of Richard Harris as Frank Machin

Richard Harris

Frank Machin

Photo of Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Photo of Alan Badel as Gerald Weaver

Alan Badel

Gerald Weaver

Photo of William Hartnell as 'Dad' Johnson

William Hartnell

'Dad' Johnson

Photo of Colin Blakely as Maurice Braithwaite

Colin Blakely

Maurice Braithwaite

Photo of Vanda Godsell as Mrs Anne Weaver

Vanda Godsell

Mrs Anne Weaver

Anne Cunningham

Judith

Photo of Jack Watson as Len Miller

Jack Watson

Len Miller

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