This Sporting Life
110 reviews
Drama
2h 14m
1963
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.
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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.
- DirectorLindsay Anderson
- Release7 February 1963
- GenreDrama
- Duration2h 14m
- Budget$286,281
- Revenue?
- Rate110 reviews
- Productions
Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast

Richard Harris
Frank Machin

Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Alan Badel
Gerald Weaver

William Hartnell
'Dad' Johnson

Colin Blakely
Maurice Braithwaite

Vanda Godsell
Mrs Anne Weaver

Jack Watson
Len Miller

Arthur Lowe
Charles Slomer

George Sewell
Jeff

Leonard Rossiter
Phillips, Sports Writer

Wallas Eaton
Waiter

Tom Clegg
Gower

Frank Windsor
Dentist

Edward Fox
Restaurant Barman (uncredited)

Glenda Jackson
Singer at Party (uncredited)

Roy Lansford
Man in Pub (Uncredited)

Bryan Mosley
Man in Bar (uncredited)

Anton Rodgers
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
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