The Sporting Club
“The trout season begins in May. The deer season begins in September. Today it's open season for people!”
Synopsis
The wealthy members of an exclusive backwoods retreat face an existential threat from both a disgruntled former manager as well as a subversive, anarchistic current member.
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The Sporting Club | 1971 - AVCO Embassy
Type: Clip • Published 2020-04-04
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Robert Fields
Vernur Stanton
Nicolas Coster
James Quinn
Margaret Blye
Janey
Jack Warden
Earl Olive
Richard Dysart
Spengler
James Noble
Canon Pritchard
Ralph Waite
Olson
Jo Ann Harris
Lu
Linda Blair
Barby
Anne Ramsey
Scott's Wife
Helen Craig
Mrs. Olds
Lois Markle
Sheilah
John Seymour
Newcombe
Logan Ramsey
Scott
Leon B. Stevens
Senator Olds
Ralph Purdom
Murray
William Roerick
Fortesque
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorenzo Semple Jr., Thomas McGuane
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- The Sporting Club
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Lorenzo Semple Jr., Thomas McGuane
Michael Small
Jack Courtland
Lawrence Silk
Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Peerce
Director
Lawrence Silk
Editor
Lee Rich
Producer
Jack Courtland
Director of Photography
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Writer
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sporting Club
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What is The Sporting Club about?
The wealthy members of an exclusive backwoods retreat face an existential threat from both a disgruntled former manager as well as a subversive, anarchistic current member.
Who directed The Sporting Club?
The Sporting Club was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in The Sporting Club?
The principal cast of The Sporting Club includes Robert Fields, Nicolas Coster, Margaret Blye, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart.
When was The Sporting Club released and how long is it?
The Sporting Club was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sporting Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sporting Club was composed by Michael Small.
Is The Sporting Club based on a book or true story?
The Sporting Club is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas McGuane".