Golf In The Kingdom (2011)
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44% of users liked it
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Golf in the Kingdom, is adapted from Michael Murphy's 1972 classic novel, the best-selling work of fiction ever written about the game of golf, with millions of readers in many languages. En route to India in 1956 in search of enlightenment, a young American philosophy student - Michael Murphy -… More Golf in the Kingdom, is adapted from Michael Murphy's 1972 classic novel, the best-selling work of fiction ever written about the game of golf, with millions of readers in many languages. En route to India in 1956 in search of enlightenment, a young American philosophy student - Michael Murphy - takes a Scottish detour to the "Links of Burningbush." Seeking to enjoy one last round before giving up his beloved game, he is unexpectedly paired with the mysterious and mischievous golf pro - Shivas Irons. A wild adventure on and off the links ensues, where Murphy's perception of golf and life are indelibly changed. Out of this transformation the two forge a deep and unbreakable bond of camaraderie. -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Susan Streitfeld
- Written By
- Susan Streitfeld
- Genres
- Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Dec 9, 2011 Limited
- Studio
- Golf in the Kingdom LLC.
Critic Reviews
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Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
For anyone coming in cold, this can be a ponderous cinematic experience.
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Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
Golf may be the world's dullest spectator sport, not counting soccer: it takes a long time for not much to happen. By that standard, "Golf in the Kingdom" captures the game perfectly.
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Nick Schager, Village Voice
A story comprised of pretentious meditative fragments.
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Chuck Bowen, Slant Magazine
Filmmaker Susan Streitfeld takes all of the mysticism at face value, shutting the audience out of pleasures that are discussed but rarely shown.
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Cast
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Frances Fisher
as Eve Greene
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Mason Gamble
as Michael Murphy
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Malcolm McDowell
as Julian Lange
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Julian Sands
as Peter McNaughton
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Jim Turner
as Balie MacIver
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Joanne Whalley
as Agatha McNaughton
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Catherine Kellner
as Martha McKie
- Tony Curran
- Rik Young
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David O'Hara
as Shivas Irons
