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Eyes on the Prize
This Sporting LifeThis Sporting Life
Sport 1963 129 minsDirector: Lindsay Anderson
Lindsay Anderson’s fantastic first feature masterfully dissects the brutal life struggles of a rough-edged rugby footballer on and off the field.
The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver SteinerThe Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
Documentary 1975 46 minsDirector: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog’s moving portrait of a record-breaking ski jumper.
Achilles' HeelAchilles' Heel
Drama 1973 56 minsDirector: Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke’s film of a day in the life of a professional footballer as he deals with the newfound pressures of money, glamour and celebrity in the 1970s game.
The Great GameThe Great Game
Comedy 1952 77 minsDirector: Maurice Elvey
Goals and glamour go together in this high-scoring drama of football league corruption with Thora Hird, Diana Dors and John Laurie.
Monty the LambMonty the Lamb
Short documentary 2006 12 minsDirector: Paul Kelly
A day in the life of North London non-leaguers Hendon F.C., seen through the eyes of their club mascot, carpet fitter Dave Garner.
Playing AwayPlaying Away
Sport 1986 102 minsDirector: Horace Ové
A cricketing comedy of manners exploring white and black stereotypes, from pioneering British filmmaker Horace Ové.
The ShoutThe Shout
Drama 1978 83 minsDirector: Jerzy Skolimowski
Cannes’ Grand Jury Prize was awarded to this unnerving drama about a man who claims to be able to kill people with a ‘terror shout’ learned from an Aboriginal shaman.
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize VampireBilly the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Musical 1985 90 minsDirector: Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke’s once derided feature is surely the only vampire snooker musical in cinema history and a genuine cult artefact ripe for rediscovery.
Sanshiro SugataSanshiro Sugata
Crime 1943 79 minsDirector: Akira Kurosawa
Kurosawa’s assured debut film about a young man’s spiritual journey through the study and practice of judo.
Sanshiro Sugata part twoSanshiro Sugata part two
Crime 1945 79 minsDirector: Akira Kurosawa
This sequel reunites most of the principal cast from the original and follows Sanshiro face a new set of enemies whilst continuing his quest to become a judo master.
GenevieveGenevieve
Comedy 1953 83 minsDirector: Henry Cornelius
Classic British comedy about two vintage automobile enthusiasts racing from Brighton to London.
Soapbox DerbySoapbox Derby
Children's 1957 64 minsDirector: D'Arcy Conyers
Children’s Film Foundation adventure that sees a young Michael Crawford scrapping with a rival South London gang in Battersea.