Tommy’ s Honour
RSA • 4 / 14 / 2017 • Ltd. • Flat
Cast: Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden, Sam Neill, Ophelia Lovibond
Director: Jason Connery
Screenplay: Pamela Marin, Kevin Cook
Website: tommyshonour. com
Tag Line: The pride of a father. the love of a wife. The soul of a rebel. The heart of a champion.
Synopsis: Tommy’ s Honour is based on the intimate and powerfully moving true story of the challenging relationship between‘ Old’ Tom and‘ Young’ Tommy Morris, the dynamic father-son team who ushered in the modern game of golf. As their fame and fortune grew exponentially, Scotland’ s Golf Royalty were touched by deep drama and personal tragedy. Matching his father’ s success by winning his first of four Opens at the age of 17, Tommy’ s flamboyance and fame outshine Tom’ s stellar playing record and respect as founder of the first Open Championship in 1860. Although their personal relationship is deeply strained by Young Tommy’ s ambition and drive, their professional relationship is triumphant front-page news. In stark contrast to his carefree public person, Tommy is embroiled in personal turmoil which ultimately leads him to rebel against both the aristocracy who gave him opportunity and his parent’ s disdain over his passionate, yet tragic, relationship with his wife Meg.
Marketing / Promotion: Run promotions and capitalize on the world of golf to create awareness for the film. Advertise the film at golf courses with one-sheets and other promotional materials. Also promote the relationship between fathers and sons. It won Best Feature Film at the 2016 British Academy Scotland Awards.
Films attracting similar target audience: The Wall, Wilson, Gifted Facebook: / tommyshonor Twitter: @ tommyshonor Instagram: @ tommyshonor
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