The Greatest Game Ever Played backdrop
The Greatest Game Ever Played

The Greatest Game Ever Played

7.3 / 1020052h 0m

Synopsis

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

Genre: Drama

Status: Released

Director: Bill Paxton

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Main Cast

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf

Francis Ouimet

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Harry Vardon

Josh Flitter

Josh Flitter

Eddie Lowery

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Lord Northcliffe

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Arthur Ouimet

Peyton List

Peyton List

Sarah Wallis

Scott Faulconbridge

Scott Faulconbridge

Billy

James Paxton

James Paxton

Young Harry Vardon

Tom Rack

Tom Rack

Black Top Hatted Man

Armand Laroche

Black Top Hatted Man

Trailer

User Reviews

r96sk

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 <em>'The Rookie'</em>, which I like tremendously. I love every detail of <em>'The Greatest Game Ever Played'</em>, 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!