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The Phantom of the Open is a 2021 British biographical comedy-drama film directed by Craig Roberts, about the exploits of Maurice Flitcroft. The screenplay by Simon Farnaby was based upon the biography The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flitcroft, The World's Worst Golfer by Farnaby and Scott Murray. [3] [4] The film stars Mark Rylance, Sally ...
Mar 18, 2022 · The Phantom of the Open: Directed by Craig Roberts. With Mark Rylance, Ian Porter, Tommy Fallon, David Mara. Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualification round despite being a complete novice.
- (7.5K)
- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- Craig Roberts
- 2022-03-18
Jun 3, 2022 · Instead, “The Phantom of the Open” takes the safe route and turns feel-good. Flitcroft became a cult hero to struggling golfers everywhere, the film shows us, culminating in a heart-tugging scene of tearful family reconciliation.
The extraordinary story of an ordinary man, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN is an uplifting and moving comedy drama about pursuing your dreams and shooting for the...
- 3 min
- 572.9K
- eOne UK
In this biopic, a golf novice uses disguise and subterfuge to compete in the 1976 British Open — despite having never played a game of golf in his life. Watch trailers & learn more.
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Mar 17, 2022 · Golf course chancer Maurice Flitcroft became notorious in the 1970s after he duped his way into the British Open and recorded a score of 49 over par — the worst in the competition's history. His...