This Sporting Life
– In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become a..
In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.
22 May 1963
English
Lindsay Anderson
David Storey (based on the novel by), David Storey (screenplay)
Richard Harris, Rachel Roberts, Alan Badel, William Hartnell
In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations.
Continental