"This Sporting Life" is a British film released in 1963, directed by Lindsay Anderson. The story follows Frank Machin, a passionate and ambitious rugby player, as he navigates the challenges of professional sports and personal relationships in a working-class environment. The film explores themes of ambition, loneliness, and the struggle for identity. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of life in the 1960s and features a strong performance by Richard Harris as Frank. It is based on the novel by David Storey, who also wrote the screenplay. "This Sporting Life" received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.