This Sporting Life (Criterion Collection)

This powerful British "class drama," that marked Lindsay Anderson’s feature directorial debut, casts Richard Harris as Frank Machin, a Yorkshire coal miner who finds success as a brutally aggressive rugby star, and Rachel Roberts as a lonely widow who tries to see past his gruff exterior. Gritty, compelling tale based on David Storey's 1960 novel also stars Colin Blakely, Alan Badel, William Hartnell. 134 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; bonus shorts "Meet the Pioneers" (1948), "Wakefield Express" (1952), "Is That All There Is?" (1992) documentary; interview; theatrical trailer. Two-disc set.