Maurice Flitcroft
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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 · A true story of Maurice Flitcroft, who entered the 1976 British Open Golf Championship despite being a complete novice. Starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans, directed by Craig Roberts.
- (7.4K)
- 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
- 572K
- eOne UK
A comedy-drama based on the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator who played in The British Open Golf Championship without any golf experience. See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or watch the movie.
- (139)
- Craig Roberts
- PG-13
- Mark Rylance
Mar 17, 2022 · Golf course chancer Maurice Flitcroft became notorious in the 1970s after he duped his way into the British Open and recorded a score of 49 over par — the worst in the competition's history. His...
- Tom Beasley
- 3 min
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.
