This Sporting Life

"This Sporting Life" is a 1963 film that follows the story of Frank Machin, a rugged miner turned rugby player who rises to fame in the sport. The film explores the harsh world of professional rugby, Frank's complex relationships with his landlady and a widow, and his struggle to find meaning and fulfillment beyond the rugby field. Themes of class struggle, ambition, and the toll of fame are central to the narrative.