This Sporting Life
1963
Lindsay Anderson
1963·Not Rated·
United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierSilver
Despite success on the field, a rising rugby star senses the emerging emptiness of his life as his inner angst begins to materialize through aggression and brutality, so he attempts to woo his landlady in hopes of finding reason to live.
Cast
Richard Harris·Rachel Roberts·Alan Badel·William Hartnell
Producers
Leslie Parkyn·Karel Reisz·Julian Wintle
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
1 win · 6 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actor
Cannes Film Festival (1963)
Best Actor
Richard Harris
Nominations (6)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1963)
Palme d'Or
Lindsay Anderson
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1964)
Best Film from any Source
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1964)
Best British Screenplay
David Storey
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1964)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Richard Harris
Best Actress
Golden Globes, USA (1964)
Best Actress - Drama
Rachel Roberts
Academy Awards, USA (1964)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Rachel Roberts
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