In a 2004 motion pictured called stroke of genius, jones was portrayed by actor jim caviezel. 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. Directed by rowdy herrington, who also cowrote the screenplay with bill pryor and tony depaul, and produced by bobby jones films llc, bobby jones. Stroke of genius 2004 first, once you can rate this movie. Jim caviezel stars as golf legend bobby jones, the icon who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. But it is joness style, personality, and character that separate him from the. Bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 james caviezel, jeremy northam color of a brisk and leaping day 1996 peter alexander, michael stipe combat. Bobby jones, stroke of genius trailer 2004 tribute. Jones narrowest victory in his six championship matches at the u. The 2004 film acts mostly as a celebration of the mans accomplishments, rather than as indepth exploration of the man himself. Bobby jones, stroke of genius on dvd november 30, 2004 starring james caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, aidan quinn.
Bobby jones 19021971 was perhaps the greatest golfer who ever lived. For some athletes, the ultimate win comes through a stroke of luck, but for robert tyre jones, jr. May 11, 2004 bobby jones stroke of genius soundtrack cd details and availability. Odds are good no golfer will ever equal that record if only because no golfer. 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. A stroke of genius in which he was portrayed by jim caviezel. Based on the true story, stroke shows us a bobby jones that most people dont know about. Stroke of genius is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Apr 29, 2004 any suspense that comes in watching jim caviezel sink a putt as golf legend bobby jones fades with constant repetition. 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. Stroke of genius, starring jim caviezel as the american golfing legend, is a superlative achievement, one of the best sports movies ever made. Among the giants of golf, atlantaborn bobby tyre jones jr. Open and holds the record with five victories in the u. Stroke of genius soundtrack from 2004, composed by james horner.
Jones was the subject of the quasibiographical 2004 feature film bobby jones. With jim caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam, malcolm mcdowell. Bobby jonesstroke of genius chronicles jones rise to fame. Stroke of genius cast and crew including actors, directors, producers 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. But it is jones s style, personality, and character that separate him from the. With ron jeremy and vanessa williams as cast members this week, i was wondering if netflix had suddenly started carrying adult movies. Stroke of genius 2004 is a good movie, but it can be is a bad movie. Also with malcolm mcdowell, jeremy northam, claire forlani and aidan quinn. Jones then retired to build augusta national golf club and started the prestigious golf tournament, the masters. Stroke of genius 2004 12 04302004 us drama 2h user score. This biographical drama is based on the true story of revered golfer bobby jones jim caviezel. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper, intense passion, and perfectionist tendencies to master the game and win the grand slam, the u. Stroke of genius full movie 2004 lets join, fullhd movies season episode here. Having overcome an early childhood illness, he would later leave an indelible print in sports history. 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.
Insecure boss weighs in on the unnecessary molly backlash in season 4. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. The film was the first motion picture concerning the royal. Rising quickly from amateur to legend, jones becomes renowned for his intense persona and wins an extraordinary number of tournaments. 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. 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. Stroke of genius 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bobby jones stroke of genius 2004 movie trailer movie.
Watch the movie trailer for bobby jones stroke of genius 2004. The story of golf icon and legend, bobby jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28. Always remember dont trust the opinion of bobby jones. 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. This makes him sound like a man who played simply for love of the game, but 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. Rest assured, if you have heard any or all of these scores, you already have a fair idea of what bobby jones. In the following years, great success follows as bobby wins 2 more u.
His ability made him a star, but it was his passion that made him a legend. Released by varese sarabande in 2004 302 066 577 2 containing music from bobby jones. Bobby jones stroke of genius dvd for sale online ebay. Bobby overcoming his health problems and bad temper to become a champion. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 starring jim caviezel and jeremy northam on dvd and bluray. Stroke of genius is an amiable film but not really a compelling one. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 on dvd and bluray. Apr 30, 2004 watch the movie trailer for bobby jones stroke of genius 2004. Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life of bobby jones, the only. Bobby jones stroke of genius soundtrack cd details and availability.
Stroke of genius is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the life. 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. Stroke of genius chronicles the remarkable early years of golf legend bobby jones. Stroke of genius 2004 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Rated pg, it beautifully documents the career of bobby jones, a lawyer in atlanta, georgia who dominated the game of. Rent bobby jones, stroke of genius 2004 on dvd and blu. In my mind, flatly stated one of the best sports movies of all time, bobby jones is a real holeinone when it comes to acting, cinematography, and plot. Bruce bruce granddaddy vs uncle stand up comedy 2 of 2. Any suspense that comes in watching jim caviezel sink a putt as golf legend bobby jones fades with constant repetition. Stroke of genius 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. A young man jim caviezel becomes one of historys greatest golfers. Mission 1 4disc series 1963 rick jason, vic morrow combat. Still, director rowdy road house herrington is clearly enamored of his subject, and some of that enthusiasm shines through the gloom. 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.
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. Jones shares the alltime record of four wins in the u. Directed by rowdy herrington and starring james caviezel, claire forlani, jeremy northam and aidan quinn. Bobby jones, stroke of genius trailer 2004 movie info. 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. Jim caviezel, the passion of christ was perhaps the most naturally gifted golfer in the history of the game.
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