Tin Cup (1996)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Ron Shelton

Writers (WGA):

John Norville (written by) and
Ron Shelton (written by)

Release Date:

16 August 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport

Tagline:

Golf pro. Love amateur.

Plot:

A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.

Plot Keywords:

Golf | Golf Pro | Golfer | Golf Club | Golf Course

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 24

2:00 PM

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Cast

Kevin Costner	...	Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy
Rene Russo	...	Dr. Molly Griswold
Don Johnson	...	David Simms
Cheech Marin	...	Romeo Posar
Linda Hart	...	Doreen
Dennis Burkley	...	Earl
Rex Linn	...	Dewey
Lou Myers	...	Clint
Richard Lineback	...	Curt
George Perez	...	Jose
Mickey Jones	...	Turk
Michael Milhoan	...	Boone
Gary McCord	...	Himself
Craig Stadler	...	Himself
Peter Jacobsen	...	Himself

MPAA:

Rated R for language and brief nudity.

Runtime:

135 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:PG (cut) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Arlington, Texas, USA

Company:

Regency Enterprises

Trivia:

Many of the golf shots by Kevin Costner's character where actual shots by Costner himself.

Goofs:

Continuity: During the opening credits and the opening scene, the range is shown at twilight, and Roy hits balls into the setting sun, yet when he and his entourage enter the pro shop, the light coming through the blinds, as well as the view of the range through the front door clearly show it to be daytime. When Roy and Molly step outside to begin her first lesson, it is twilight again.

Quotes:

Earl: You the man, Roy. You are definitely the man.
Clint: The man needs a ride home.

Movie Connections:

Features "Golf Central" (1995)

Soundtrack:

I Wonder

Very Funny, Costner at his best.

Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves, The Untouchables) is a great actor, in my opinion, but most critics and some people don't like him because he takes too many "hero" roles. For those people, Tin Cup is a movie you will like, for those who like Costner, you will love this film. Cosnter plays a local star golfer in Texas who runs a driving range that isn't doing well. He's a good golfer, but because of some poor decisions never turned professional. He has a lazy life goofing around with his friends and caddy, wonderfully played by Cheech Marin (Paulie, From Dusk Til Dawn). One day when a beautiful psychiatrist, played by Rene Russo (Ransom, Major League), comes in to take lessons from him, he decides to go after her. The problem is that she isn't grungy and lazy like he is and she's dating a professional golfer who went to college with Costner. He is well-played by Don Johnson (Dead Bang, Guilty as Sin). Costner and Johnson hate each other and soon get into competitions to impress Russo. Eventually, Costner decides to impress her he'll try and qualify for the US Open golf tournament. This is a very funny film and was not a "chick-flick" like I was worried it would be. Costner is excellent in the lead playing a completely likable slob. Russo is solid as his love interest. Highly recommended.