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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 · A comedy about Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator who faked his way into the British Open in 1976. The film stars Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins, but lacks the depth and originality of its true story.
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.
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 stars, no...
- 3 min
- 572.9K
- eOne UK
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The Phantom Of The Open follows Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.