Movie

This Sporting Life (1963)

• February 7, 1963
• 2h 14m

• Drama

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

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.

Director

Lindsay Anderson

Writers

David Storey

Starring

Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel