The Phantom of the Open

The Phantom of the Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from the north of England who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With unwavering determination and a never-say-die attitude, Maurice embarks on a series of hilarious and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, ultimately earning him a place in the hearts of the British people as a folk hero. Starring Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, Sally Hawkins as Jean Flitcroft, Rhys Ifans as Keith Mackenzie, Jake Davies as Michael Flitcroft, Christian Lees as Gene Flitcroft, and Jonah Lees as James Flitcroft.

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