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Feature film — 1963

This Sporting Life (1963)

7.02h 14mDrama

In early 1960s Northern England, 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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A high-signal pick with 127 votes.

Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions / J. Arthur Rank Organisation / Independent Artists

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Director: Lindsay Anderson

On screen

Cast & crew

Richard Harris as Frank Machin

Richard Harris

Frank Machin

Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Margaret Hammond

Alan Badel as Gerald Weaver

Alan Badel

Gerald Weaver

William Hartnell as 'Dad' Johnson

William Hartnell

'Dad' Johnson

Colin Blakely as Maurice Braithwaite

Colin Blakely

Maurice Braithwaite

Vanda Godsell as Mrs Anne Weaver

Vanda Godsell

Mrs Anne Weaver

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Anne Cunningham

Judith

Jack Watson as Len Miller

Jack Watson

Len Miller

Arthur Lowe as Charles Slomer

Arthur Lowe

Charles Slomer

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Harry Markham

Wade

George Sewell as Jeff

George Sewell

Jeff

Leonard Rossiter as Phillips, Sports Writer

Leonard Rossiter

Phillips, Sports Writer

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