the story of maurice flitcroft. did you know the story before before the film?seen it, as well. i've just seen it, and that's one of the things that really holds your attention. ok, so here, played by mark rylance, he is a crane operator. he gets a colour tv, sees some professional golf on the television and thinks, "i could do that." and so, decides that he will apply for the open championship despite the fact that his experience in golf is next to nil. here's a clip. good stuff, innit? he speaks latin what? "clothes of the gods." well, you only get the best, jim. i thought i wasjohn. john, yeah, john. good luck, john. those sandwiches look nice, jean. love, can you stop worrying about what you look like and finish filling in this form first? what does that mean, "handicap"? it must be me ailments, i suppose. oh, like your false teeth? lombargo, a touch of arthritis — should i put that down? aye, put that down. hello. all right, then. here you go, dad, get a load of that. what's that? money so you can practice on a proper golf course. . so, he applies — through

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