This film is a disgrace to the legacy of Ben Hogan. Hogan was a complicated man who deserved better.
Glenn Ford is AWFUL!!! I've heard stories that he didn't even like golf. But it was still the Hollywood "studio" system, so he was contracted to make this film.
After the 1950 car accident and comeback, Hollywood clearly saw $$$$$ in the story. And rushed out this film as quickly as possible.
Of all the "cameos" in the film, any wonder why Hogan's best friend, Byron Nelson, didn't do it? I don't think he like the idea. I wish Ben hadn't let them do it either.
Ben had a very withdrawn, reserved, guarded persona. But the film hardly touches the "reason" behind that. Did you know Ben was the sole witness to his father's suicide when he was 9 years old? Might explain a lot.
But Hollywood chose to make this wishy-washy, sentimental piece of crap.
Glenn Ford is AWFUL!!! I've heard stories that he didn't even like golf. But it was still the Hollywood "studio" system, so he was contracted to make this film.
After the 1950 car accident and comeback, Hollywood clearly saw $$$$$ in the story. And rushed out this film as quickly as possible.
Of all the "cameos" in the film, any wonder why Hogan's best friend, Byron Nelson, didn't do it? I don't think he like the idea. I wish Ben hadn't let them do it either.
Ben had a very withdrawn, reserved, guarded persona. But the film hardly touches the "reason" behind that. Did you know Ben was the sole witness to his father's suicide when he was 9 years old? Might explain a lot.
But Hollywood chose to make this wishy-washy, sentimental piece of crap.