This Sporting Life
United Kingdom • 1963
Director
#417Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorLindsay Anderson
WriterDavid Storey
CinematographerDenys N. Coop
ComposerRoberto Gerhard
EditorPeter Taylor
ProducerKarel Reisz
Cast
Richard Harrisas Frank Machin
Rachel Robertsas Mrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan Badelas Gerald Weaver
William Hartnellas 'Dad' Johnson