Review of This Sporting Life (1963) by Zhanyi J — 09 Feb 2008
Fantastic. A "kitchen sink drama" from 1960s England, This Sporting Life is a gritty snapshot in th elife of a miner who rises to fame as a professional rugby player. This commentary on class separation and exploitation is highly moving, as Alan Badel's Frank Machin character explodes off the screen with a harsh-yet-sympathetic demeanor.
The rugby sequences are exquisitely shot.
This review of This Sporting Life (1963) was written by Zhanyi J on 09 Feb 2008.
This Sporting Life has generally received very positive reviews.
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