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By Eric R (1,431) on 21 May 2008

An interesting portrait of self destruction. Richard Harris puts in the best performance of his career and I just could not take my eyes off him…

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By Joshua H (844) on 20 Apr 2008

A brutal, gritty, destructive story that Im sure paved the way for Raging Bull. Harris is amazing…

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By Martin A (401) on 09 Apr 2008

To anyone that says the only good sport films are about boxing, show them this…

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By Private U (13,627) on 08 Apr 2008

Best rugby league film ever. But it's a lot more than that…

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By Lee B (1,154) on 23 Mar 2008

Great drama with an incredible performance from Richard Harris and some vivid rugby scenes…

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By Aaron W (748) on 23 Feb 2008

Lifes tough. for some more than others this is a fine example. just goes to show u cant always have everything u want. Love this movie…

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By Eric M (1,401) on 21 Feb 2008

Tough and uncompromising portayal of working class struggle in early 60s Britain - resembling a young Brando, Richard Harris is magnificent…

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By Mikey M (358) on 19 Feb 2008

Although engrossing at times, especially with Harris at his moody best, it is a bit of a long drawn out affair…

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By Zhanyi J (167) on 09 Feb 2008

Fantastic…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 09 Feb 2008

One of the best British films of the Sixties -- harrowing and inspired stuff, featuring Richard Harris's best performance ever…

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By Emily B (973) on 06 Feb 2008

Powerful performances by both Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts…

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By Deering R (131) on 05 Feb 2008

Like raging bull, a sports movie with little to do with sports…

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By Ian I (85) on 26 Jan 2008

Wow, great movie. The tension and chemistry between Harris and Roberts is incredible…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 23 Jan 2008

Seems derivitive now, but that's becasue it's been derived from so often. Could have been shorter and tighter…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Jan 2008

Lindsay Anderson, making his debut as a feature director, brings the keen, observant eye of a documentary man to many vivid episodes without…

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By Christopher R (545) on 30 Dec 2007

Good performances by both Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts…

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By Paul L (703) on 10 Dec 2007

Dark, sophisticated. Richard Harris, who I've othewise only seen as a grizzled old git, looks like he could pick up a train car in this movie…

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By Nic C (162) on 03 Dec 2007

Extremely depressing kitchen sink drama set around Wakefield Trinity RLFC. My Dad's in it. And so is Richard Harris…

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By Philip C (419) on 23 Nov 2007

Harris and Roberts are brilliant. Great script. Emotionally devastating film. Very memorable work…

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By Mathieu C (99) on 18 Nov 2007

This film so well contrasts the brutal lifestyle of a rugby player with his sensitive side that just can't seem to find a place in his home…

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