Tommy's Honour
An engrossing and accessible celebration of the game's modern origins, enhanced by striking locations and a standout cast.
Tommy's Honour
TOMMY’S HONOUR is based on the powerfully moving true story of the challenging relationship between “Old” Tom and “Young” Tommy Morris, the dynamic father-son team who ushered in the modern game of golf. As their fame grew, Tom and Tommy, Scotland’s Golf Royalty, were touched by drama and personal tragedy. At first matching his father’s success, Tommy’s talent and fame grew to outshine his father’s accomplishments and respect as founder of the Open Championship in 1860 with a series of his own triumphs. But in contrast to Tommy’s public persona, his personal turmoil ultimately led him to rebel against both the aristocracy who gave him opportunity and the parents who shunned his passionate relationship with his wife.
Genre
Drama,
Sport,
Bio-pic
Runtime
113
Language
English
Director
Jason Connery
Cast
Sam Neill,
Peter Mullan
FEATURED REVIEW
Ray Greene, The Wrap
Sports films can become a dicey proposition when they rely on the alleged “suspense” generated by staged athletic competitions as narrative engines. But although “Tommy’s Honour” has clearly been made by a golf obsessive who loves the links, it’s the rare sports biography that keeps its eye on the ...
Played at
Playhouse 7 4.14.17 - 4.27.17
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