The Phantom of the Open

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Mark Rylance Maurice Flitcroft

Sally Hawkins Jean Flitcroft

Jonah Lees James Flitcroft

Christian Lees Gene Flitcroft

Jake Davies Michael Flitcroft