About this movie
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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This Sporting Life
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Quick facts
Year
1963
Runtime
2h 14m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
122
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.3M
Cast
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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Questions about This Sporting Life
How long is This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life has a runtime of 2h 14m (2 hours and 14 minutes).
Who directed This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life was directed by Lindsay Anderson and released in 1963.
What genre is This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life is a Drama film (1963).
Who stars in This Sporting Life?
The cast of This Sporting Life includes Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell, Colin Blakely.
What is the TMDB rating for This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 122 votes.
