Drama · United Kingdom · 1963 · 2h 14m

This Sporting Life

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Denys N. Coop — Director of Photography Peter Taylor — Editor Roberto Gerhard — Original Music Composer David Storey — Screenplay David Storey — Novel Karel Reisz — Producer

Tagline

He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

northern england based on novel or book sports widow rugby yorkshire black and white bitterness kitchen sink realism coal miner landlady tenant relationship

Key Collaborators

Lindsay Anderson Director Denys N. Coop Director of Photography Peter Taylor Editor Roberto Gerhard Original Music Composer David Storey Screenplay David Storey Novel Karel Reisz Producer

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