Sag Harbor Cinema presents “The Phantom of the Open,” the remarkable true story of a crane operator trying out for the 1976 British Open despite having never played a round of golf. It’s the perfect film for golf lovers (and all who love them).
Maurice Flitcroft (portrayed by Mark Rylance) is a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness. With the support of his family and friends and armed with pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, he pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious, and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf.
Drawing the ire of the golfing elite, he became a British folk hero in the process.
Craig Roberts directs the 2022 film, written by Simon Farnaby and Scott Murray. In addition to Rylance, the cast includes Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Simon Farnaby, and Mark Lewis Jones. The runtime is 102 minutes.
Find screening dates and times (through June 30), and purchase tickets online.
About Sag Harbor Cinema
The Sag Harbor Cinema is a new, state-of-the-art triplex movie theater located a quick ferry ride away in the village of Sag Harbor.
As a community-based cinema, the Sag Harbor Cinema is dedicated to presenting the movies’ past, present, and future and preserving the film-going experience.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, SHC relies on public funds not just keep the lights on but to keep its vision strong.
“We are grateful to the generosity of the donors and members who constitute the single greatest family of supporters for the cinema’s programs and mission,” the nonprofit says on its website.
Please find out about membership (and its many perks) or donate at sagharborcinema.org.
