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This Sporting Life
“This Sporting Life,” directed by Lindsay Anderson, is a gritty drama that explores the turbulent life of Frank Machin, a coal miner turned professional rugby player in Northern England. As Frank navigates the physical and emotional challenges of his new career, he struggles with personal relationships and the harsh realities of his ambitions and desires.
Views: 63
Director: Lindsay Anderson
Actors: Alan Badel, Anne Cunningham, Arthur Lowe, Colin Blakely, Harry Markham, Jack Watson, Rachel Roberts, Richard Harris, Vanda Godsell, William Hartnell
Country: United Kingdom
Company: Independent Artists, Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars, 4 wins & 10 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $813
Duration: 2h 14min
Release: 1963
Release Date: 1963-02-07
IMDb: 7.5
TMDB: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
FilmAffinity: 7.0