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 of the mid20s. Bobby jones, stroke of genius is a film directed by rowdy herrington with jim caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, connie ray, year. Rising quickly from amateur to legend, jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an. Bobby overcoming his health problems and bad temper to become a champion. Stroke of genius chronicles the remarkable early years of golf legend bobby jones. It is a wonderfully clean movie with only one glaresome bawdy language on the golf course. Stroke of genius cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 in this biopic, jim caviezel portrays bobby jones, the legendary golfer who received the title of grand slam champion by winning the british amateur, the british open, the u. After watching it a few times in the past few months, it is quickly becoming on of my favorite sports movies. The film was the first motion picture concerning the royal. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 on dvd and blu. 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. This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer bobby jones jim caviezel.
But as with bobby jones, the movie finds its bearings as it progresses. It is still hotly debated as to the appropriateness of the action and the quality of the music itself, but it can be agreed upon that the troy debacle has overshadowed the efforts horner made with bobby jones. Film bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 torrent planet divx. The independent production companies the us based bobby jones productions and scotlandbased mcdongall films secured permission to film from the links trust with the help of tayscreen, the screen office for local councils. The story of golf icon and legend, bobby jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. May 11, 2004 the biggest news to film score fans this year regarding composer james horner was his welldocumented replacement of gabriel yared on the film troy.
Stroke of genius is a typical horner gaelicceltic score, with all the tricks and traps we all know and love from scores such as braveheart, the devils own, titanic, and others. I found this a highly watchable film despite not being a golfer, basically because i love. Directed by rowdy herrington and starring james caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam and aidan quinn. 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. Stroke of genius trailer in this truelife film, talented golfer bobby jones jim caviezel finds himself caught between love of the game and pressure to win. Both his father and grandfather were very successful businessmen, and. Bobby jones 19021971 was perhaps the greatest golfer who ever lived.
Stroke of genius is far from perfect just like the main character. Directed by rowdy herrington, the film also stars jeremy northam, aidan quinn, and. Bobby jones calls 1 stroke penalty on himself duration. 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. Now what you have to understand bobby is that three bad shots and one good shot still make par. Rest assured, if you have heard any or all of these scores, you already have a fair idea of what bobby jones. Stroke of genius on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Rising quickly from amateur to legend, jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. This film really hit me, with the very special story of bobby jones and his true golf talent. May 11, 2004 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.
If it is possible to hit one out of the park in a golf movie, bobby jonesstroke of genius does it with style. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 on dvd and bluray. National catholic register while the longterm effects in hollywood of the unprecedented success of mel gibsons the passion of the christ remain to be seen, in the short term one thing we can look for is marketers looking for ways to capitalize on the success of the passion by finding any possible point of contact between the film. Nov 04, 2011 one movie that doesnt seem to generate too much talk is bobby jones. On sunday 24 august 2003, cast and crew of the rowdy herrington film bobby jones. Directed by rowdy herrington, and written by rowdy herrington screenplay, bobby jones.
Bobby jones stroke of genius 2004 full movie english free jim caviezel claire forlani. He was an uncommon athlete and an extraordinary man. Jim caviezel stars in the riveting, true story of inspirational golf icon bobby jones, who through his intense. The story of golf icon and legend, bobby jones, who. 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. Apr 30, 2004 watch the movie trailer for bobby jones stroke of genius 2004. Aidan quinn, brett rice, claire forlani, connie ray, devon gearhart, jeremy northam, jim caviezel, malcolm mcdowell. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life of bobby jones, the only. No doubt we should be grateful that jones story isnt churned up into soap opera and hyped with false crises and climaxes. In going after a seabiscuit type of movie about the famous 30s amateur golfer bobby jones, the filmmakers. As a keen golfer i really felt being back on the course, without having the same talent and ability to hit the ball as bobby. Rated pg, it beautifully documents the career of bobby jones, a lawyer in atlanta, georgia who dominated the game of golf as an amateur from 1923 to 1930. Stroke of genius yts yify movies torrents download. Just as the name suggests, the movie is about the life of golf great bobby jones.
This 2004 biographical drama film was based on the life of golfer bobby jones. The tiger woods of his days, jones won nine majors from 192329, captured the coveted grand slam in 1930, and. Jim caviezel stars in the riveting, true story of inspirational golf icon bobby jones, who. Content is from the sites 2002 2004 archived pages as well as from other outside sources. Though jones would eventually become the founder of the internationally renowned augusta national golf club, which is father to the prestigious annual tournament known as the masters. Account profile download center microsoft store support returns order. When it appears that jones is having problems balancing his golfing career with the rest of his life, he consults his devoted wife, mary claire forlani, and must.
For a number of years in the early 2000s this was the official website bobby jones film, llc documentary, stroke of genius. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper, intense passion, and perfectionist. Bobby jones stroke of genius 2004 movie trailer movie. Xvidafg torrent or any other torrent from video tv shows direct download via magnet link. For some athletes, the ultimate win comes through a stroke of luck, but for robert tyre jones, jr.
The 2004 film acts mostly as a celebration of the mans accomplishments, rather than as indepth exploration of the man himself. There are finer things than winning championships jim caviezel stars as golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. Not even tiger woods has equaled jones triumph in 1930, when. This movie seems a bit magical rather than serious realism. Jim caviezel stars as golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. A golfing phenomenon pursues the grand slam while suffering a variety of health and personal problems. Watch and download the best man holiday 20 online free watch free movies online without downloading. James horner the plotline of the cinematic telling of bobby jones.
Jim caviezel stars as legendary golfer bobby jones in the biopic stroke of genius. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the film and 48 hours to finish it. 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. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 starring jim caviezel and jeremy northam on dvd and bluray. The best part of the film is, if you are a golfer, you find that empathy and joy to feel what he feels. Mar 27, 2008 from the 2004 movie great story of a man. Stroke of genius 2004 online subtitrat 120 min povestea icoanei. Stroke of genius 2004 the erotic adventures of anais nin a child of the king tortured for christ peter sellers. All too often movies take shortcuts which infringe on their authenticity. 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, stroke of genius on dvd november 30, 2004 starring james caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, aidan quinn. Stroke of genius movie trailer and videos tv guide. Stroke of genius could seem like 120 minutes of torture if youre not enthusiastic about golf and its history. Directed by rowdy herrington, who also cowrote the screenplay with bill pryor and tony depaul, and produced by bobby jones films llc, bobby jones. Bobby jones, stroke of genius made me love the game even more, and respect those who play itand those who play it well. The real life iron man through my fathers eyes radioactive. Vizioneaza identity thief 20 film online subtitrat in limba romana fara intrerupere.
Stroke of genius you are looking for serious, sincere and sentimental movies about with golf, sport, rivalry, rise to the top, contests and competitions, ambition and human spirit themes of biography, drama and romance genre shot in usa. Stroke of genius 2004 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Still, director rowdy road house herrington is clearly enamored of his subject, and some of that enthusiasm shines through the gloom. Stroke of genius 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stroke of genius stars jim caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, malcolm mcdowell the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 6 min, and received a score of 45 out. 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. Bobby jones grew up as a rich kid on a golf course. As to authenticity of the sets and costumes this movie is the best i have seen in years. Stroke of genius, starring jim caviezel as the american golfing legend, is a superlative achievement, one of the best sports movies ever made. Jim caviezel, the passion of christ was perhaps the most naturally gifted golfer in the history of the game. Stroke of genius 2004 pelicula completa online gratis en torrent, hd, 720p, 1080p and descargar. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper, intense passion, and perfectionist tendencies to master the game and win the grand slam, the u.
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