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This Sporting Life

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A feature film starring
Richard Harris , Rachel Roberts with Alan Badel
William Hartnell , Colin Blakely
As the new Rugby League season gets under way, Lindsay Ander son's acclaimed screen version of David Storey 's novel shows another aspect of the game. Frank Machin is a player on his way to the top. Skilful, tough and above all, ruthless in his dedication to winning, he learns the hard way that these talents are not enough for success in his private life.
Director LINDSAY ANDERSON
(Black.and ichite). Films: page 17

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Harris
Unknown:
Rachel Roberts
Unknown:
Alan Badel
Unknown:
William Hartnell
Unknown:
Colin Blakely
Unknown:
Lindsay Ander
Unknown:
David Storey
Unknown:
Frank MacHin
Director:
Lindsay Anderson
Frank Machin:
Richard Harris
Mrs Hammond:
Rachel Roberts
Weaver:
Alan Badel
Johnson:
William Hartnell
Maurice Braithwaite:
Colin Blakely
Mrs Weaver:
Vanda Godsell
Judith:
Anne Cunningham
Len Miller:
Jack Watson
Slomer:
Arthur Lowe
Wade:
Harry Markham
Jeff:
George Sewell
Phillips:
Leonard Rossiter
Dentist:
Frank Windsor
Mrs Farrer:
Katharine Parr
Lynda:
Bernadette Benson
Ian:
Andrew Nolan
Doctor:
Peter Duguid
Waiter:
Wallas Eaton
Source: Radio Times

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