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This Sporting Life
Running Time: 134 min.
Produced By: / Continental / Independent Artists / Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
Release By: J. Arthur Rank Productions

Summary:
Adapted by David Storey from his own novel, This Sporting Life stars Richard Harris as Frank, an athletic coal miner who aspires to the greener pastures of professional rugby. Soon establishing himself as one of the most brutal and arrogant players i... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Richard Harris (Frank Machin) Rachel Roberts (Mrs. Hammond) Alan Badel (Weaver) William Hartnell (Johnson) All Cast & Crew >> Review: The breakthrough film for both director Lindsay Anderson and star Richard Harris, this grim portrait of a tormented rugby player features what is likely the actor's finest performance and remains one of the few to explore the dark side of an athlete' ... Continue >>

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