This Sporting Life
He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
1963 2h 14m
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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| Original title | This Sporting Life |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 16, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, sports, rugby, widow, black and white, northern england, yorkshire, coal miner, bitterness, landlady tenant relationship, kitchen sink realism |
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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.