This Sporting Life (1963)
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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:David Storey
In Theaters:7/16/1963
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Runtime:134 minutes
Studio:Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Independent Artists
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