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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 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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By Kevin B (1,217) on 10 Nov 2007

Harris is shockingly charismatic in this…

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By Darren S (187) on 03 Nov 2007

Fascinating and often brutal portrait of a man gradually destroying himself by failing to get a grip on his own emotions…

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By Yogesh R (89) on 26 Oct 2007

Harris does Brando better than Brando…

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By Ben S (1,411) on 15 Oct 2007

Great kitchen sink drama from the 1960s featuring excellent performances from Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts…

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By John W (1,851) on 14 Oct 2007

This is as near to high brow cinema as I get. Love black and white films like this…

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By Philip G (267) on 05 Oct 2007

Well-made - but wretchedly-depressing - drama, not about rugby, but a thug's inability to correctly express his feelings for his landlady…

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By Generoso F (106) on 27 Sep 2007

A great early film by the under appreciated Lindsay Anderson. Richard Harris gives one of the best performances of his career…

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