This Sporting Life
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: This Sporting Life
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1963-02-07
- Runtime: 134 minutes
- Rating: 7.009/10 (112 votes)
- Budget: $286,281
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8882
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Richard Harris
as Frank Machin
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan Badel
as Gerald Weaver
William Hartnell
as 'Dad' Johnson
Colin Blakely
as Maurice Braithwaite
Vanda Godsell
as Mrs Anne Weaver
Anne Cunningham
as Judith
Jack Watson
as Len Miller
Arthur Lowe
as Charles Slomer
Harry Markham
as Wade
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Trailers & Clips
Digitally Remastered This Sporting Life (3rd November 2008)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Sporting Life?▼
This Sporting Life is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1963-02-07.
Who are the main actors in This Sporting Life?▼
The main cast includes Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell, Colin Blakely, .
Where can I watch This Sporting Life online?▼
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Is This Sporting Life based on a true story?▼
He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
What is the IMDb rating of This Sporting Life?▼
This Sporting Life has an IMDb rating of 7.009/10 based on 112 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of This Sporting Life?▼
The movie had a production budget of $286,281 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for This Sporting Life?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was This Sporting Life filmed?▼
This Sporting Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is This Sporting Life?▼
The total runtime of This Sporting Life is 134 minutes.
Is This Sporting Life suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to This Sporting Life?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Sporting Life.
Does This Sporting Life have a post-credit scene?▼
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