Plot
In Northern England in the early 1960s, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver. Machin lodges with Mrs Hammond, whose husband was killed in an accident at Weaver's, but his impulsive and angry nature stop him from being able to reach her as he would like. He becomes increasingly frustrated with his situation, and this is not helped by the more straightforward enticements of Mrs Weaver.
Written by
David Storey
Directed by
Lindsay Anderson
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Julian Wintle/Leslie Parkyn Productions
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 10 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
7,365
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA