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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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Austin W Griffin
- Young Mike
- (as Austin Griffin)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMaurice Flitcroft used to practise his golf on the playing fields of the local grammar school as he was banned from all golf courses in the area.
- GoofsThere is no such golf competition as "The British Open". It has always been known as just "The Open" - as it was the first, and only. Other countries may have their own local open championships, such as the "US Open", which always has the host nation's name to indicate that they are not the original.
- Quotes
Jean Flitcroft: I knew a young man once. Said he was gonna be somebody. Promised me diamonds, caviar, champagne. Travel the world, he said.
Maurice Flitcroft: Sounds like you-you should've married him.
- Crazy creditsBefore the final credits, actual archive footage is shown of interviews with Maurice that were featured during the film, showing that they actually happened.
- ConnectionsFeatures Good Morning Britain (1983)
- SoundtracksPick Up the Pieces
Performed by Average White Band
Written by Alan Gorrie, Malcolm Duncan, Robbie McIntosh (as Robert McIntosh), Onnie McIntyre (as Owen McIntyre), Roger Ball and Hamish Stuart (as James Hamish Stuart)
Licensed courtesy of Demon Music Group
Published by BMG Rights Management UK Ltd., a BMG company and by Joe's Songs Ltd.
Administered by Wixen Music Publishing Ltd. and by Fairwood Music Ltd.
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Such a charming film which I thoroughly enjoyed. The plot is so unbelievable and light-hearted it's amazing it's a true story. It's a wonderful message of following your dreams and the barriers that follow and family.
You really feel so connected to Morris and want him to succeed and follow the path he's carved out for himself. Rylance plays the role perfectly as his aloof and lovable character really shine across the film. The visual effects in some existential scenes was a really nice artistic choice and helps to hit home the passion Morris carries.
The comedy in this film never falls flat and I laughed out loud numerous times but this film also tugs on your heart strings as Morris' family life collides with his dream.
It's definitely worth a watch I know you will enjoy it.
You really feel so connected to Morris and want him to succeed and follow the path he's carved out for himself. Rylance plays the role perfectly as his aloof and lovable character really shine across the film. The visual effects in some existential scenes was a really nice artistic choice and helps to hit home the passion Morris carries.
The comedy in this film never falls flat and I laughed out loud numerous times but this film also tugs on your heart strings as Morris' family life collides with his dream.
It's definitely worth a watch I know you will enjoy it.
- jacobbriscombe
- Mar 6, 2022
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Acemi Golfçü
- Filming locations
- Littlestone golf course, Littlestone, Kent, UK(Second Golf Tournamant)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $748,695
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,577
- Jun 5, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $4,025,222
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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