The Phantom of the Open

The Phantom of the Open (2021)

Genres - Drama, Sports & Recreation, Comedy  |   Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Sports Comedy, Sports Drama  |   Release Date - Jun 3, 2022 (USA - Limited)  |   Run Time - 106 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom  |   MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Farida Ezzat

Based on a true story, the sports dramedy centers on Maurice Flitcroft and his aspirational adventures on the golf course. Even though Flitcroft has never played golf before, he decides to pursue his lifelong dream by participating in the British Open golf tournament in 1976 with no prior experience. What follows is a heartwarming journey about what it takes to follow your dreams. Directed by Craig Roberts. Starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, and Ian Porter.

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amateur, golfer, rise-to-fame, tournament, training, underdog