This Sporting Life
This Sporting Life (1963) is a drama film, directed by Lindsay Anderson. It stars Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What This Sporting Life Is About
Frank Machin, a miner, is taken on by a rugby league club in the north of England, and the hardness he brings to the pitch quickly earns him money and a name. But those are not what he wants: he wants Margaret, the widow who is his landlady, to love him, and he tries to get that the way he gets everything, by force. Lindsay Anderson made his first film from David Storey's novel; Storey had played rugby himself. The story is interested not in the sport but in a man who cannot put anything into words. Richard Harris plays the part as physical rage and won best actor at Cannes. Rachel Roberts carries Margaret as the silence that meets the same hardness. It is among the harshest films of the British new wave. Who it is for: viewers who like sixties British realism and stories of class. Who it is not for: anyone looking for a sympathetic hero.
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What is This Sporting Life about?
Frank Machin, a miner, is taken on by a rugby league club in the north of England, and the hardness he brings to the pitch quickly earns him money and a name. But those are not what he wants: he wants Margaret, the widow who is his landlady, to love him, and he tries to get that the way he gets everything, by force.
Where can I watch This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).
When did This Sporting Life come out?
This Sporting Life was released in 1963.
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.
What is This Sporting Life's rating?
This Sporting Life holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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