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This Sporting Life
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This Sporting Life at a glance
This Sporting Life is a 1963 drama film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on ITVX Premium.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1963-02-07
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 127 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard HarrisFrank Machin
Rachel RobertsMrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan BadelGerald Weaver
William Hartnell'Dad' Johnson
Colin BlakelyMaurice Braithwaite
Vanda GodsellMrs Anne WeaverAnne CunninghamJudith
Jack WatsonLen Miller
Arthur LoweCharles SlomerHarry MarkhamWade
George SewellJeff
Leonard RossiterPhillips, Sports WriterKatherine ParrMrs Farrer
Bernadette BensonLynda Hammond
Questions about This Sporting Life
Quick answersWhere can I watch This Sporting Life in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, This Sporting Life is listed on ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is This Sporting Life suitable for children?
This Sporting Life is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is This Sporting Life about?
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.
How long is This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the This Sporting Life trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Digitally Remastered This Sporting Life (3rd November 2008) without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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