

The Phantom of the Open
2022-03-18 · 106 min · ★ 6.8
Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.
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- Directors
- Craig Roberts
- Production companies
- BBC Film, Baby Cow Productions, BFI, Ingenious Media, Water & Power Productions, Cornerstone Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mark RylanceMaurice Flitcroft
Sally HawkinsJean Flitcroft
Jonah LeesJames Flitcroft
Christian LeesGene Flitcroft
Jake DaviesMichael Flitcroft
Mark Lewis JonesCliff
Johann MyersWillie
Rhys IfansKeith Mackenzie
Ash TandonLloyd Donovan
Ian PorterDick Nelson
Nigel BettsTony Marsh
Afsaneh DehrouyehJosie
Simon FarnabyLaurent Lambert
Steve OramGerald Hopkins
Neil EdmondBruce Atkins
Tim BerringtonGolfer 1
Terence BoothGolfer 2
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