---
title: "The Sporting Club"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sporting-club-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 192868
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sporting Club (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sporting-club-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sporting Club is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Lorimar Motion Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Wealthy members at an exclusive retreat face a threat from a disgruntled manager and an anarchist."

### Why Watch
- Features a notable cast including Robert Fields and Jack Warden
- Released by Avco Embassy Pictures in 1971

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a comedy classification according to available release data.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Larry Peerce
- **Networks / Studios**: Lorimar Motion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Fields** as *Vernur Stanton*
- **Nicolas Coster** as *James Quinn*
- **Margaret Blye** as *Janey*
- **Jack Warden** as *Earl Olive*
- **Richard Dysart** as *Spengler*
- **James Noble** as *Canon Pritchard*
- **Ralph Waite** as *Olson*
- **Jo Ann Harris** as *Lu*
- **Linda Blair** as *Barby*
- **Anne Ramsey** as *Scott's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Sporting Club released?
The film was released on February 28, 1971.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Larry Peerce.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Robert Fields, Nicolas Coster, Maggie Blye, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart, and William Roerick.

### Q: Who distributed the film?
The film was released by Avco Embassy Pictures.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sporting Club — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/192868)
- [The Sporting Club (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sporting_Club_(film))
- [The Sporting Club (1971)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-sporting-club)
- [Dinner at the Sporting Club (1978) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/75582-vecera-v-sportovom-klube/prehled/)
- [Sporting Club (2015) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3539814-sporting-club)

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