THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE, based on the book of the same title by Steve Pressfield, uses golf as the basis for this spiritual tale of friendship, self-discovery, and faith. His incredible prowess at the game of golf makes young Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon) the pride of Savannah, Georgia in 1916. When Junuh enlists and is sent overseas to fight in World War I, the reality of war proves too much for him. Rather than return to Savannah a broken man, he simply disappears, much to the dismay of his girlfriend, feisty socialite Adele Invergordon (Charlize Theron). When Junuh finally does return to Savannah in 1931, he is coerced into representing his hometown in a golf tournament against legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen. But Junuh has lost his swing, and only begins to find it again with the help of Bagger Vance (Will Smith), a mysterious drifter who appears out of the night and offers his services as a caddy. Ultimately, Vance is a spiritual force, teaching Junuh not only about the game, but also about life in this beautifully filmed work directed by Robert Redford (ORDINARY PEOPLE, THE HORSE WHISPERER). Jack Lemmon narrates and makes a brief appearance in the film.
Theatrical release: November 3, 2000
Filmed in Georgia and South Carolina.
Professional Golfers' Association master professional Tim Ross served as the film's technical adviser, and taught novice Damon how to play.
While practicing, Damon swung the club so hard that he separated his ribs.
According to the author of THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE, Steven Pressfield, the character of Bagger Vance and his story are based on the Hindu epic and scriptural poem, the Bhagavad-Gita, in which, Bhagavan is the "Supreme Personality" who teaches his follower, Arjuna, about life.
Jeff Strickler of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune named THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE one of the 10 best films of 2000.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Making Of: ROBERT REDFORD: INSIGHT INTO THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies: Cast & Crew
Director of Photography
Michael Ballhaus: German Director Of Photography/In USA
Production Designer
Craig Stuart: production designer, LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE
Source Writer
Steve Pressfield: Screenwriter
Costume Designer
Judianna Makovsky: Costume Designer, SEABISCUIT (2003)
Review 1:
"...Completely in command of its tone....It is really about finding yourself at peace with the thing you do best..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.31 11/03/2000
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