The Phantom of the Open

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The Phantom of the Open
Phantom of the open.jpg
Poster
Directed byCraig Roberts
Written bySimon Farnaby
Based on
The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flitcroft, The World's Worst Golfer
by
  • Simon Farnaby
  • Scott Murray
Produced by
  • Tom Miller
  • Nichola Martin
  • Kate Glover
Starring
CinematographyKit Fraser
Edited byJonathan Amos
Music byIsobel Waller-Bridge
Production
companies
Distributed byEntertainment One
Release date
  • October 12, 2021 (2021-10-12) (LFF)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Phantom of the Open is a 2021 British biographical comedy-drama film, directed by Craig Roberts, from a screenplay by Simon Farnaby, based upon the biography The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flitcroft, The World's Worst Golfer by Farnaby and Scott Murray.[1][2] It stars Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Jake Davies, Christian Lees, Jonah Lees, Mark Lewis Jones and Johann Myers.

Cast[]

Production[]

In May 2020, it was announced Craig Roberts would direct the film, from a screenplay by Simon Farnaby based upon his biographical book The Phantom of the Open: Maurice Flitcroft, The World's Worst Golfer.[3] In June 2020, Mark Rylance joined the cast of the film.[4] In October 2020, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Jake Davies, Christian Lees, Jonah Lees, Mark Lewis Jones and Johann Myers, joined the cast of the film, with Entertainment One set to distribute in the United Kingdom.[5]

Principal photography began in October 2020.[6]

Release[]

In July 2021, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the North America, Thailand, France and China rights to the film.[7]

The Phantom of the Open had its world premiere at the 65th BFI London Film Festival on 12 October 2021.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2021-07-27). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Mark Rylance & Sally Hawkins Movie 'The Phantom Of The Open'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-07-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Oliver, Brian (28 July 2010). "The Phantom of the Open by Scott Murray and Simon Farnaby". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ^ Richardson, Jay (19 June 2020). "Simon Farnaby developing golf film The Phantom Of The Open". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  4. ^ Grater, Tom (19 June 2020). "Mark Rylance To Star In Golf Comedy-Drama 'The Fantastic Flitcrofts'; Cornerstone Launching Sales – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (15 October 2020). "'The Fantastic Flitcrofts': Sally Hawkins & Rhys Ifans Join Mark Rylance In Comedy-Drama Now Shooting In UK; Movie Sells In Slew Of Int'l Markets". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  6. ^ Daniels, Nia (7 October 2020). "Mark Rylance films The Fantastic Flitcrofts". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (27 July 2021). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Mark Rylance & Sally Hawkins Movie 'The Phantom Of The Open'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  8. ^ Dalton, Ben (2021-09-07). "BFI London Film Festival unveils 2021 programme for "full force" hybrid edition". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 2021-09-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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