This Sporting Life

1963 "He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say."

This Sporting Life

7.5 | 2h14m | en | Drama

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.

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7.5 | 2h14m | en | Drama

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.

Cast

Richard Harris ,Rachel Roberts ,Alan Badel

Director

Alan Withy

Producted By

J. Arthur Rank Organisation , Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions

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Cast

Richard Harris

as Frank Machin

[2005] Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' [2004] The Apocalypse [2002] The Count of Monte Cristo [2002] Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [2002] Julius Caesar [2001] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [2001] My Kingdom [2001] Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World [2000] Gladiator

Rachel Roberts

as Mrs. Margaret Hammond

[1981] Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen [1980] The Hostage Tower [1979] When a Stranger Calls [1978] Foul Play [1976] Alpha Beta [1975] Picnic at Hanging Rock [1974] Great Expectations [1973] O Lucky Man! [1971] The Reckoning

Alan Badel

as Gerald Weaver

[1980] Shōgun [1980] Shogun [1979] The Riddle of the Sands [1979] Agatha [1978] The Medusa Touch [1978] Force 10 from Navarone [1977] Telefon [1973] The Day of the Jackal [1970] The Adventurers