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Movie 7 / 10 1963

This Sporting Life

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

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.

GenreDrama
Runtime134 min
StatusReleased
Vote Count127

Cast

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Richard Harris Frank Machin
Rachel Roberts Mrs. Margaret Hammond
Alan Badel Gerald Weaver
William Hartnell 'Dad' Johnson
Colin Blakely Maurice Braithwaite
Vanda Godsell Mrs Anne Weaver
Anne Cunningham Judith
Jack Watson Len Miller

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