Review of This Sporting Life (1963) by Tim F — 09 Sep 2007

Great film and terrific portrayal of 1960's Rugby League.

This review of This Sporting Life (1963) was written by Tim F on 09 Sep 2007.

This Sporting Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ben W (988) on 05 Nov 2010

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By Pansy P (14) on 07 Sep 2010

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By Peter M (1,292) on 18 Oct 2009

So fuckin real and hard hittin everybody should see this movie…

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