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This Sporting Life

Film · 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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. David Storeywriter
  2. Lindsay Andersondirector
  3. Peter Tayloreditor
  4. Roberto Gerhardcomposer
  5. Denys N. Coopcinematographer
  6. Karel Reiszproducer

On screen

  1. Alan Badellead actor
  2. Rachel Robertslead actor
  3. William Hartnelllead actor
  4. Richard Harrislead actor
  5. Anne Cunninghamsupporting actor
  6. Harry Markhamsupporting actor
  7. Vanda Godsellsupporting actor
  8. George Sewellsupporting actor
  9. Arthur Lowesupporting actor
  10. Colin Blakelysupporting actor
  11. Jack Watsonsupporting actor
  12. Anthony Woodruffguest actor
  13. Bernadette Bensonguest actor
  14. Ken Traillguest actor
  15. Michael Loganguest actor
  16. Andrew Nolanguest actor
  17. Katherine Parrguest actor
  18. Murray Evansguest actor
  19. Peter Duguidguest actor
  20. John Gillguest actor
  21. Wallas Eatonguest actor
  22. Tom Cleggguest actor
  23. Glenda Jacksonguest actor
  24. Leonard Rossiterguest actor
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From the people who made This Sporting Life

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  1. O Lucky Man!1973 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  2. if....1968 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning1960 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. The Man Who Never Was1956 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The Bridge on the River Kwai1957 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Summertime1955 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Hobson's Choice1954 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Ninth Configuration1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Taming of the Shrew1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The Gambler1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The French Lieutenant's Woman1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. 10 Rillington Place1971 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Asylum1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Billy Liar1963 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. Chariots of Fire1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. The Vault of Horror1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Bunny Lake Is Missing1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Wild GeeseRichard HarrisJack Watson1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. The Day of the JackalAlan Badel1973 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. Children of the DamnedAlan Badel1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. ArabesqueAlan Badel1966 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The Mouse That RoaredWilliam Hartnell1959 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Brighton RockWilliam Hartnell1948 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Smilla's Sense of SnowRichard Harris1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. Picnic at Hanging RockRachel Roberts1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Mutiny on the BountyRichard Harris1962 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Red DesertRichard Harris1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. CromwellRichard Harris1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. JuggernautRichard Harris1974 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. Robin and MarianRichard Harris1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Tarzan the Ape ManRichard Harris1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. The Heroes of TelemarkRichard Harris1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Man in the WildernessRichard Harris1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. The FieldRichard Harris1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. OrcaRichard Harris1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. The Pink Panther Strikes AgainColin BlakelyLeonard Rossiter1976 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  20. The Cassandra CrossingRichard Harris1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneRichard Harris2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Major DundeeRichard Harris1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. A Man Called HorseRichard Harris1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. الكونت دي مونت كريستوRichard Harris2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Bible: In the Beginning...Richard Harris1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Force 10 from NavaroneAlan BadelEdward Fox1978 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  27. Foul PlayRachel Roberts1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. ShōgunAlan Badel1980 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  29. The Barber of SiberiaRichard Harris1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. TelefonAlan Badel1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The Ruling ClassArthur Lowe1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The Medusa TouchAlan Badel1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Doctor Who: The Day of the DoctorWilliam Hartnell2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The Private Life of Sherlock HolmesColin Blakely1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Dad's ArmyArthur Lowe1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Little Lord FauntleroyColin Blakely1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. When a Stranger CallsRachel Roberts1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Odd Man OutWilliam Hartnell1947 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Don CamilloColin Blakely1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. UnforgivenRichard Harris1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Patriot GamesRichard Harris1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsRichard Harris2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Get CarterGeorge SewellBryan Mosley1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyGeorge Sewell1979 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  45. The Guns of NavaroneRichard Harris1961 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. GladiatorRichard Harris2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Murder on the Orient ExpressRachel RobertsColin Blakely1974 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  48. Doctor WhoWilliam Hartnell1963 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  49. The Big SleepColin BlakelyEdward Fox1978 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  50. The FixGeorge Sewell1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Sunday Bloody SundayGlenda JacksonFrank Windsor1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  52. A Shot in the DarkVanda Godsell1964 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. EquusColin Blakely1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. The HillJack Watson1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. DoppelgängerGeorge Sewell1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. The Devil's BrigadeJack Watson1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Evil Under the SunColin Blakely1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. A Man for All SeasonsColin Blakely1966 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Peeping TomJack Watson1960 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The GorgonJack Watson1964 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. North Sea HijackJack Watson1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Women in LoveGlenda Jackson1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. The Dogs of WarColin Blakely1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Theatre of BloodArthur Lowe1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Our Man in HavanaRachel Roberts1960 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Doctor Who: Twice Upon a TimeWilliam Hartnell2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Doctor Who: The Next DoctorWilliam Hartnell2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Great EscaperGlenda Jackson2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. An Adventure in Space and TimeWilliam Hartnell2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. HopscotchGlenda Jackson1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Coronation StreetArthur LoweBryan Mosley1960 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  72. Doctor Who: The Husbands of River SongWilliam Hartnell2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'Richard Harris2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Trail of the Pink PantherLeonard RossiterColin Blakely1982 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  75. The AvengersJack WatsonArthur Lowe1961 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  76. Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsAnton Rodgers1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. Barry LyndonGeorge SewellLeonard Rossiter1975 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  78. Night GalleryRachel Roberts1970 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  79. The Go-BetweenEdward Fox1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. The Mirror Crack'dEdward Fox1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Robin HoodEdward Fox1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. The DuellistsEdward Fox1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. A Month by the LakeEdward Fox1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. KesHarry Markham1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. GandhiEdward Fox1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Inspector ClouseauWallas Eaton1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Carry On CowboyTom CleggBryan Mosley1965 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Saint1962 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared

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