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This Sporting Life

1963, Movie, NR, 129 mins

THIS SPORTING LIFE
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From its virtuoso opening shot of a rugby scrum--from the bottom, looking up--to its final emotionally draining moments, Lindsay Anderson's first feature film is a captivating, visceral film experience. Not only is one of the most poignant sports-centered movies ever made, it's also a landmark in the history of British cinema, an "Angry Young Man" classic. Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts star. Read the complete review for This Sporting Life
Year: 1963
Rated NR

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Cast
Richard Harris: Frank Machin
Rachel Roberts: Mrs. Hammond
Alan Badel: Weaver
William Hartnell: Johnson
Colin Blakely: Maurice Braithwaite
Vanda Godsell: Mrs. Weaver

 

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