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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.
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
With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, drawing the ire of 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.
A comedy about Maurice Flitcroft, a golf enthusiast who played in The British Open in 1976 despite being a complete amateur. Watch the trailer and get the movie on digital or Blu-ray.
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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.