
The Phantom of the Open
“The Phantom of the Open,” directed by Craig Roberts, is a heartwarming comedy-drama that tells the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a humble crane operator who, against all odds, manages to gain entry into the 1976 British Open Golf Championship despite having never played a round of golf before. The film celebrates Flitcroft’s unyielding optimism and determination, highlighting his impact on the world of golf and his enduring legacy as an unlikely folk hero.
Views: 53
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)
Awards: 2 nominations
Worldwide Gross: $4,025,222
Duration:
1h 46minRelease: 2022
Release Date: 2022-03-18
IMDb: 7
TMDB: 6.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 65
FilmAffinity: 6.3