The Phantom of the Open
In this heartwarming comedy-drama directed by Craig Roberts, the film follows the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer who, despite having no formal training, enters the 1976 British Open Golf Championship. Starring Mark Rylance, the movie captures Flitcroft’s unyielding spirit and the humorous yet touching journey of a man who refuses to let his lack of skill deter him from pursuing his passion. The film also features Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans, adding depth to this charming narrative. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Sport
Director: Craig Roberts
Actors: Ash Tandon, Christian Lees, Ian Porter, Jake Davies, Johann Myers, Jonah Lees, Mark Lewis Jones, Mark Rylance, Rhys Ifans, Sally Hawkins, Simon Farnaby
Country: United Kingdom
Company: Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI)
Worldwide Gross: $4,025,222