This Sporting Life

22 Feb 1963 (UK)

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.

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.

Director: Lindsay Anderson
Writer: David Storey / David Storey
Stars: Richard Harris / Rachel Roberts / Alan Badel / William Hartnell / Colin Blakely
Genre: Drama / Sport
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