With repetitive golf scenes and a somber tone of martyrdom, bobby jones was partially financed by jones estate, which may explain its respectable dullness and instant fate as a boxoffice dud. Of the titles that he collected during his short career, four of them the u. The jones legend was also used to create a supporting character in the legend of bagger vance in 2000, portrayed by joel gretsch, and the event where he called his own penalty is used for the fictional. Jim caviezel stars as golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. Keeler malcolm mcdowell sanctimoniously concludes, but for all his integrity and substance, jones wasnt exactly born into poverty. Stroke of genius chronicles the remarkable early years of golf legend bobby jones. In going after a seabiscuit type of movie about the famous 30s amateur golfer bobby jones, the filmmakers chose a double epithet for a biopic. One movie that doesnt seem to generate too much talk is bobby jones. Open and holds the record with five victories in the u. The film was the first motion picture concerning the royal. Bobby jones stroke of genius 2004 full movie english free jim caviezel claire forlani. Jim caviezel stars as the adult jones, who became the only golfer to win all four of the sports top titles in the same year, refused to be paid for playing golf, turned down millions of dollars in endorsements and awards, and retired at the age of 28.
Odds are good no golfer will ever equal that record if only because no golfer good enough to do it will be an amateur. Bobby overcoming his health problems and bad temper to become a champion. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life of golfer bobby jones, the only player in the sport to win all four of. Stroke of genius makes a big deal about the titular legends pure love of the game, as evidenced by his refusal to relinquish his amateur status. Stroke of genius jim caviezel claire forlani jeremy northam 2004 a young man jim caviezel overcomes obstacles to become a great golfer, then retires to pursue other interests. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 on dvd and blu. More movies based upon reallife class acts we need. Jones shares the alltime record of four wins in the u. With jim caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, malcolm mcdowell. With ron jeremy and vanessa williams as cast members this week, i was wondering if netflix had suddenly started carrying adult movies. Jones was the subject of the quasibiographical 2004 feature film bobby jones. Watch the movie trailer for bobby jones stroke of genius 2004.
Bobby jones, stroke of genius on dvd movie synopsis and info. Bobby jones stroke of genius dvd for sale online ebay. The rick eldridge owned film foundry set bobby jones. A lenda do golfe 2004 dublado jim caviezel e malcolm mcdowell. Stroke of genius dvd, 2004 this was an excellent movie about the life and times of bobby jones, the only golfer to win all four golf majors in the same year. Bobby jones calls 1 stroke penalty on himself duration. Bobby jones stroke of genius soundtrack cd details and availability. Based on the reallife story of golf legend bobby jones, bobby jones, stroke of genius features jim caviezel as the temperamental but highly talented amateur who threw a wrench in the golf world. With the help of his wife, mary malone jones claire forlani, the gifted.
Bobby jonesstroke of genius chronicles jones rise to fame. The greatest game ever played 2005, the babe 1992, against the ropes 2004, madison 2001, a gentlemans game 2002. Duller than a rain delay on the golf channel, bobby jones. The best part of the film is, if you are a golfer, you find that empathy and joy to feel what he feels. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life of golfer bobby jones, the only player in the sport to win all four of the mens major golf championships in a single season 1930, an era when the majors were the amateur championship in britain, the u. Directed by rowdy herrington and starring james caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam and aidan quinn. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 starring jim caviezel and jeremy northam on dvd and bluray. Mission 1 4 disc series 1963 rick jason, vic morrow combat. Bobby jones stoke of genius trailer collin dubberley. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life of bobby jones, the only. Still, director rowdy road house herrington is clearly enamored of his subject, and some of that enthusiasm shines through the gloom.
Bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 james caviezel, jeremy northam color of a brisk and leaping day 1996 peter alexander, michael stipe combat. Stroke of genius soundtrack from 2004, composed by james horner. No doubt we should be grateful that jones story isnt churned up into soap opera and hyped with false crises and climaxes. The story of golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. Jones narrowest victory in his six championship matches at the u. Jim caviezel, claire forlani, aidan quinn en jeremy northam. Jones then retired to build augusta national golf club and started the prestigious golf tournament, the masters. Bobby jones, stroke of genius made me love the game even more, and respect those who play itand those who play it well. Bobby jones stroke of genius full movie english 2004 jim caviezel claire forlani. Stroke of genius 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. Any suspense that comes in watching jim caviezel sink a putt as golf legend bobby jones fades with constant repetition. Among the giants of golf, atlantaborn bobby tyre jones jr. Biopic of bobby jones played by james caviezel, the first amateur golfer to win the four major golf championships the british amateur, the british open, the u.
Stroke of genius movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Stroke of genius tells this story in a straightforward, calm way that works ideally as the chronicle of a mans life but perhaps less ideally as drama. Shared by crackle movieson thursday, may, 2010original release year 2004. This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer bobby jones jim caviezel. After watching it a few times in the past few months, it is quickly becoming on of my favorite sports movies. Also with malcolm mcdowell, jeremy northam, claire forlani and aidan quinn. Stroke of genius photofest bobby jones, portrayed by jim caviezel, is the only golf player to win all four of the major mens championships in a single season. Bobby jones stroke of genius 2004 full movie english.
Stroke of genius is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Bobby being honest and calling a penalty on himself that no one else saw during a round of golf, and then losing the tournament by that one stroke. Jim caviezel stars as golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from. A stroke of genius in which he was portrayed by jim caviezel. The story of golf icon and legend, bobby jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.
Stroke of genius 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Just as the name suggests, the movie is about the life of golf great bobby jones. Released by varese sarabande in 2004 302 066 577 2 containing music from bobby jones. Stroke of genius, starring jim caviezel as the american golfing legend, is a superlative achievement, one of the best sports movies ever made. Rated pg, it beautifully documents the career of bobby jones, a lawyer in atlanta, georgia who dominated the game of. Stroke of genius cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
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