The Greatest Game Ever Played

9/30/20052h 0m

Theatrical Release (US)

Overview:

A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

Director:

Bill Paxton

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$26,000,000.00

Revenue:

$15,431,177.00

Key words:

friendship
sports
golf
champion
biography
based on true story
1910s
1900s
inspirational
idol
golfers
golf tournament
golf course
caddie

Cast

Shia LaBeouf

~ as ~

Francis Ouimet

Stephen Dillane

~ as ~

Harry Vardon

Josh Flitter

~ as ~

Eddie Lowery

Peter Firth

~ as ~

Lord Northcliffe

Elias Koteas

~ as ~

Arthur Ouimet

Peyton List

~ as ~

Sarah Wallis

Scott Faulconbridge

~ as ~

Billy

James Paxton

~ as ~

Young Harry Vardon

Tom Rack

~ as ~

Black Top Hatted Man

Armand Laroche

~ as ~

Black Top Hatted Man

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Reviews (1)

r96sk
Written 4 year(s) ago
9
Superb! One of Disney's best live-action offerings up until 2005.

It's yet another sports drama from the studio, one of many still to come too, but it's a cut above their previous live-actions releases in this subgenre; even beating 2002's 'The Rookie', which I like tremendously.

I love every detail of 'The Greatest Game Ever Played', which is about a true story. The score is splendid, the cinematography is excellent and the premise is riveting - even to someone like me who isn't a follower of golf. There are a few scenes that use effects, namely with Vardon, which look neat.

Vardon is portrayed by Stephen Dillane, who is terrific in the role. Stephen Marcus plays Ted Ray, he's another top performer as is Josh Flitter (Eddie) - the latter brings some amusing humour to events.

The film's star, however, is Shia LaBeouf. He does a grand job as Ouimet, he produces the goods in all of his scenes. I'm already a fan of LaBeouf's, so I'm glad I can add another one of his characters to my memory.

This did not feel like a 120 minute production. Great pacing, great film. Highly recommended!