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This Sporting Life

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

★ 7.0 TMDB Rating · 127 votes

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.

Director
Lindsay Anderson
Release date
Feb 7, 1963
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of This Sporting Life

  • Portrait of Richard Harris

    Richard Harris

    Frank Machin

  • Portrait of Rachel Roberts

    Rachel Roberts

    Mrs. Margaret Hammond

  • Portrait of Alan Badel

    Alan Badel

    Gerald Weaver

  • Portrait of William Hartnell

    William Hartnell

    'Dad' Johnson

  • Portrait of Colin Blakely

    Colin Blakely

    Maurice Braithwaite

  • Portrait of Vanda Godsell

    Vanda Godsell

    Mrs Anne Weaver

  • Anne Cunningham

    Judith

  • Portrait of Jack Watson

    Jack Watson

    Len Miller

  • Portrait of Arthur Lowe

    Arthur Lowe

    Charles Slomer

  • Harry Markham

    Wade

  • Portrait of George Sewell

    George Sewell

    Jeff

  • Portrait of Leonard Rossiter

    Leonard Rossiter

    Phillips, Sports Writer

Where to Stream This Sporting Life by Country

United States
Streaming on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, PlexRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home
United Kingdom
Streaming on ITVX Premium, ITVX
India
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Canada
Streaming on Tubi, PlexRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
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