The Sporting Club

The Sporting Club

The trout season begins in May. The deer season begins in September. Today it's open season for people!

1971 · 107 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Larry Peerce · Written by Lorenzo Semple Jr.

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