This Sporting Life Movie (1963)
Despite success on the field, a rising rugby star senses the emerging emptiness of his life as his inner angst begins to materialize through aggression and brutality, so he attempts to woo his landlady in hopes of finding reason to live.
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. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.
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Storyline
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. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.
Details
- Rated: NOT RATED
- Runtime: 2:14 hours
- Genre: Drama, Sport
- Director: Lindsay Anderson
- Writer: David Storey (based on the novel by), David Storey (screenplay)
- Actors: Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell
- Language: English
- Country: UK
- Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations
- Production Company: Continental
- ASIN: B009B5OFW4
- Year Released: 1963
- Release Date: May 23, 1963
- DVD Date: Jan 21, 2008
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