This Sporting Life (1963)
He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: February 7, 1963
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
- Anne Cunningham - Judith
- Jack Watson - Len Miller
- Arthur Lowe - Charles Slomer
- Harry Markham - Wade
Screenplay
- David Storey (Novel)
- David Storey (Screenplay)
Music: Roberto Gerhard
Cinematography: Denys N. Coop
Editing: Peter Taylor
Production: Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $286,281
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
northern england, based on novel or book, sports, widow, rugby, yorkshire, black and white, bitterness, kitchen sink realism, coal miner, landlady tenant relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in This Sporting Life?
- This Sporting Life stars Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell, Colin Blakely, Vanda Godsell.
- How long is This Sporting Life?
- This Sporting Life has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is This Sporting Life?
- This Sporting Life is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of This Sporting Life?
- This Sporting Life had a budget of $286,281.
- Where was This Sporting Life produced?
- This Sporting Life was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of This Sporting Life?
- The themes of This Sporting Life include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Olympic Spirit and Sports.