The story is based on a real-life event the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship at which two equally sympathetic young men both of whom grew up economically and socially disadvantaged go club to club in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the early 20th century. Though British star Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane) and the young American prodigy Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBoeuf) hail from opposite sides of the Atlantic the struggles that the two young golfers have had to overcome are markedly similar; both grew up in hard-scrabble working-class homes... that happened to be adjacent to golf courses and both were preternaturally disposed to the game. In addition both must defy the disdain of the golfing gentry.... [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The story is based on a real-life event, the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship, at which two equally sympathetic young men, both of whom grew up economically and socially disadvantaged, go club to club in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the early 20th century. Though British star Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane) and the young American prodigy Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBoeuf) hail from opposite sides of the Atlantic, the struggles that the two young golfers have had to overcome are markedly similar; both grew up in hard-scrabble, working-class homes that happened to be adjacent to golf courses, and both were preternaturally disposed to the game. In addition, both must defy the disdain of the golfing gentry.... Actors James Paxton, Luke Askew, Elias Koteas, Marnie McPhail, Stephen Dillane, Shia LaBeouf & Nicolas Wright Director Bill Paxton Certificate PG Year 2005 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 56 minutes (approx)
Bill Paxton directs this historical sports drama, set during the 1913 US Open. Working-class Massachusetts boy Francis Ouimet (Shia LaBeouf) dreams of becoming a professional golf player at a time when the game was the preserve of the rich and privileged. Managing to get a place as an amateur in the 1913 US Open tournament, Francis is seen as nothing more than a novelty act, with established British player Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane) expected to win. Both men have more in common than they thought, coming from equally deprived backgrounds, and against all the odds, Francis ends up being Harry's only serious challenger in the final match.
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