Review of This Sporting Life (1963) by Eric M — 21 Feb 2008
Tough and uncompromising portayal of working class struggle in early 60s Britain - resembling a young Brando, Richard Harris is magnificent as a miner turned rugby league star, exploited and rewarded by those around him for his violence and aggression, but as a result unable to find peace within himself to be loving and be loved.
Rachel Roberts wonderfully plays off this performance, and William Hartnell demonstrates his chops as a washed up talent scout (interesting subtext as well!). The rugby scenes are evocatively shot. A true classic of British cinema.
This review of This Sporting Life (1963) was written by Eric M on 21 Feb 2008.
This Sporting Life has generally received very positive reviews.
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