This Sporting Life(1963)
“He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.”
Overview
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.
Director
Lindsay Anderson
Studio
Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
Budget
$286K
Cast
Richard Harris
as Frank Machin
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan Badel
as Gerald Weaver
William Hartnell
as 'Dad' Johnson
Colin Blakely
as Maurice Braithwaite
Vanda Godsell
as Mrs Anne Weaver
Anne Cunningham
as Judith
Jack Watson
as Len Miller
Arthur Lowe
as Charles Slomer
Harry Markham
as Wade
George Sewell
as Jeff
Leonard Rossiter
as Phillips, Sports Writer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$286K
Production Companies
Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions • J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Sporting Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for This Sporting Life (1963).
What is This Sporting Life about?▼
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.
Who directed This Sporting Life?▼
This Sporting Life was directed by Lindsay Anderson and released in 1963. It is a drama film.
How long is This Sporting Life?▼
This Sporting Life has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in This Sporting Life?▼
The cast of This Sporting Life includes Richard Harris as Frank Machin, Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Margaret Hammond, Alan Badel as Gerald Weaver, William Hartnell as 'Dad' Johnson, Colin Blakely as Maurice Braithwaite and more.
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