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By Calvin D (104) on 02 Jun 2009

A largely overlooked film whcih features one of the finest performances ever from Richard Harris…

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By Sakari L (65) on 14 Apr 2009

Richard Harris in his prime. Wow, he's good. Very moving drama revolving around the world of British Rugby. Did I mention Richard Harris is good…

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By Keith E (137) on 12 Apr 2009

A Sports Movie for those of us who could care less about Sports Movie…

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By Leighton W (20) on 12 Apr 2009

I really want to use the word 'Griitty' to describe this film but it's much more than the highs and lows of life in professional sports in…

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By Nicole R (247) on 08 Apr 2009

Oh Dumbledore, what are you up to…

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By Codie E (453) on 08 Apr 2009

There are some times when a film almost feels taylor made for you, and it is magical when you find or finally watch those films…

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By Joseph W (594) on 18 Feb 2009

Some great performances and some truly interesting direction from Anderson turn what could've been a run-of-the-mill drama into a particularly…

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By Jeff D (723) on 30 Nov 2008

A gorgeous bit of British realist cinema. Like a punch to the jaw â…

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By Mary T (94) on 05 Oct 2008

Richard Harris is superb in this intense film. Comparable with Hiroshi Teshigahara - woman in the Dunes 1964…

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By Jake A (1,026) on 12 Sep 2008

A bit melodramatic at times ... nevertheless, definitely worth checking out…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 08 Sep 2008

Richard harris: the closest thing to brando apart from brando…

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By Justin R (1,063) on 27 Aug 2008

It's pretty much LOOK BACK IN ANGER with rugby instead of jazz, but it's still quite good…

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By Lynda M (383) on 24 Aug 2008

Terrific film, will Harris stealing the show. Similar working class hero stories were made in the 50's and 60's but this is one of the best…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 06 Aug 2008

The most straight-played of Anderson's films, this harsh sports drama is more a vehicle for Harris' large on-screen persona than anything else…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 02 Aug 2008

Leave it to Lindsay Anderson to capitalize on the chav footballer trend decades before Beckham and his buddies turned it into a global phenomenon…

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By John T (2,122) on 24 Jul 2008

Surprisingly good movie about a rugby player. Richard Harris was really good…

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By Afzal S (40) on 24 Jun 2008

Part of the British 'New Wave', when radical British theatre directors like Anderson and Richardson moved into film, 1963's This Sporting Life…

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By Jared H (400) on 22 Jun 2008

OH MY LORD! how can a movie be so perfect? completely amazing film…

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By Frank M (727) on 06 Jun 2008

Lindsay Anderson's first feature is a poetic, raw portrait of an utterly destructive relationship.Beautifully shot(the rugby sequences are…

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By Dalmar H (15) on 29 May 2008

Here is art and realism beautifully fused…

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