---
title: "This Sporting Life"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/this-sporting-life-1963"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18774
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# This Sporting Life (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/this-sporting-life-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

This Sporting Life is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Independent Artists. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lindsay Anderson
- **Networks / Studios**: Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Independent Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Harris** as *Frank Machin*
- **Rachel Roberts** as *Mrs. Margaret Hammond*
- **Alan Badel** as *Gerald Weaver*
- **William Hartnell** as *'Dad' Johnson*
- **Colin Blakely** as *Maurice Braithwaite*
- **Vanda Godsell** as *Mrs Anne Weaver*
- **Anne Cunningham** as *Judith*
- **Jack Watson** as *Len Miller*
- **Arthur Lowe** as *Charles Slomer*
- **Harry Markham** as *Wade*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch This Sporting Life?
Streaming availability for This Sporting Life varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is This Sporting Life worth watching?
This Sporting Life holds a community rating of 7.0/10. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie This Sporting Life and when was it released?
This Sporting Life is a feature film with a runtime of 134 minutes. It was released in 1963. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed This Sporting Life?
This Sporting Life was directed by Lindsay Anderson.

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