Los Angeles, CA – April 12, 2017 – Roadside Attractions, the leading distributor of independent film, has released the theaters and showtimes coast to coast which includes ludes 167 theaters in 45 markets where moviegoers can experience Tommy’s Honour, a new feature film that captures the compelling story of “Old” Tom Morris played by BAFTA Scotland winner Peter Mullan (WAR HORSE, TRAINSPOTTING), and “Young” Tommy Morris, played by Jack Lowden (’71, DUNKIRK).
Tommy’s Honour will be theatrically released nationwide on Friday, April 14, 2017, including in large markets such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, as well as in golf rich areas like Palm Springs, CA, Monterey, CA and Phoenix, AZ. To access the Tommy’s Honour full list of theatrical openings, please visit http://bit.ly/2pnjPm6.
Legendary CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz commented about the film, “Tommy’s Honour is a beautiful tribute to the game. I felt like we were dropped out of a time machine and given the chance “to feel” what golf was like over a century and half ago. For those of us stateside, the extra U in Honour is for YOU to make sure to see this most authentic cinematic achievement.” And, this highly moving film has receive a PGA rating so the entire family can enjoy this special film.
About “Tommy’s Honour”
Set against the early days of the sport and stunning landscape of Scotland, Tommy’s Honour, the 2016 BAFTA Scotland Best Feature Film, is based on the intimate and powerfully moving true story of the challenging relationship between “Old” Tom Morris and “Young” Tommy Morris, the dynamic father-son team pioneers who ushered in the modern era of golf.
As their fame grew exponentially, Tom and Tommy, Scotland’s golfing 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 stellar playing record and accomplishments as founder of the Open Championship in 1860, and as a course designer, the local caddie master, greens keeper and club & ball maker. In contrast to his public persona, Tommy’s inner turmoil ultimately led him to rebel against the aristocracy who gave him opportunity, led by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews chief Alexander Boothby (Sam Neill, JURASSIC PARK, THE PIANO), and against the parents who shunned his passionate relationship with his girlfriend-then-wife Meg Drinnen (Ophelia Lovibond, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, MAN UP).
This highly acclaimed film continues to receive amazing endorsements. According to PGA Tour Legend and two-time Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw states, “I hope everybody embraces this film because it is a poignant story that is so beautifully depicted.”
Tommy’s Honour also stars Ophelia Lovibond (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) and Sam Neill (JURASSIC PARK). Pamela Martin and Kevin Cook wrote the screenplay, an adaptation from Cook’s highly acclaimed book of the same name, which won the USGA’s Herbert Warren Wind Book of the Year Award in 2007. Keith Bank of KB Partners (HEAVEN IS A PLAYGROUND) serves as Producer and Executive Producer, along with Producers Bob Last of Holdings Ecosse, (L’IULLUSIONSTE, SUNSET SONG), Jim Kreutzer of Wind Chill Media Group (JUST WRITE, LAST GREAT RIDE) and Tim Moore of Top Dawg Productions (SULLY, AMERICAN SNIPER, GRAN TORINO, and INVICTUS). Tony award-winner, Kenneth Whitney Executive Produces together with Bank.
“Tommy’s Honour is a film that takes you into the soul of the game. Remarkably well done and enjoyable on every level”, says noted CBS broadcaster Bill Macatee.
Tommy’s Honour has received multiple awards, including the 2016 BAFTA Scotland Award for best feature film. Jack Lowden was nominated by 2016 BAFTA Scotland for his performance and the film was featured as the opening night gala film at the 2016 Edinburgh International Film Festival.
To view the trailer, visit www.TommysHonour.com or download https://youtu.be/3FcSe6TuE-8.
We invite you to engage with Tommy’s Honour social media sites, which include www.Facebook.com/TommysHonor and www.Twitter.com/TommysHonour (@TommysHonour).
Contact:
Vanessa Price
Read the Greens, GOLF Media
readthegreens@aol.com
(714) 544-6515
Corinne Bourdeau
360 Degree Communications
Corinne@360degreecomm.net
(310) 454-8933
