THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN [12A] 102 mins – Comedy/Drama/Sport

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, played by Mark Rylance, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heart-warming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, drawing the ire of the golfing elite but becoming a British folk hero in the process.

“The Phantom of the Open is a delightful film, effortlessly funny and charming with some excellent characterisation and smart, but subtle commentary. It’s very unashamedly designed to tug at the heartstrings, but does so with a lot of sincerity, telling an entertaining and hopeful story without once leaning into the cynical.” The Upcoming

“It’s gorgeously acted and the slapstick made me cry with laughter.” Evening Standard

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All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £5 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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