Drama
Theatrical July 16, 1963
This Sporting Life poster

This Sporting Life (1963)

This Sporting Life is a book-based movie adapted from "This sporting life" by David Storey. This Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 16, 1963.

The Source Material

This sporting life

by David Storey

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Overview

On Christmas Eve, Arthur breaks his two front teeth. A teammate on the rugby pitch is too slow with a handoff, and instead of catching the ball, Art catches an opponent’s foot right in the mouth. When he regains consciousness, the match is almost over, but he…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
This Sporting Life
Original Title
This Sporting Life
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama
US Theatrical
July 16, 1963