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This Sporting Life (1963)
Despite success on the field, a rising rugby star senses the emerging emptiness of his life as his inner angst begins to materialize through aggression and brutality, so he attempts to woo his landlady in hopes of finding reason to live.
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Frank Machin -
Mrs. Margaret Hammond -
Gerald Weaver -
'Dad' Johnson -
Maurice Braithwaite -
Mrs. Anne Weaver -
Judith -
Len Miller -
Charles Slomer -
Wade
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Jeff -
Phillips, Sports writer -
Mrs. Farrer
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Lynda Hammond
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Ian Hammond
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Director:
Lindsay AndersonWriters:
David Storey (based on the novel by), David Storey (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Sir Sean Connery was considered to play Frank Machin. Although he was interested in the film, it was decided that he lacked the finesse and aggression required.
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Charles Slomer:
Tell me Frank. Have you been indulging in what I call Mrs Weaver's weakness for social informalities?
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In reality it would have taken years of training for Frank Machin to become a professional rugby player.
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Genres
Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
22 May 1963Language
English
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
St Paul's Church, Back Lane, Drighlington, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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