This Sporting Life
He only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
1963 2 hours 14 minutesHe only believed in strength - love was a word he hadn't the power to say.
1963 2 hours 14 minutes
In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.
7th February 1963
63 years ago
2 hours 14 minutes
Finishes at 8:34pm
$286,281 ($2,452,913 today)
Revenue unknown
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 10 nominations total
7.5/10
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