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Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Golf Pro. Love Amateur.

19966.12h 15m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ron Shelton
Written by Ron Shelton, John Norville
Produced by Gary Foster, David V. Lester
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $53.9M

Top Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Roy 'Tin Cup' McAvoy

Rene Russo

Rene Russo

Dr. Molly Griswold

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

David Simms

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Romeo Posar

Linda Hart

Linda Hart

Doreen

Dennis Burkley

Dennis Burkley

Earl

Rex Linn

Rex Linn

Dewey

Lou Myers

Lou Myers

Clint

Richard Lineback

Richard Lineback

Curt

George Perez

George Perez

Jose

Themes & Keywords

love trianglesportsgolfromantic rivalrywoman between two mencaddyrivalrypsychologistdriving rangerebelliousrivalsgolferssports reporterpga tourwashed upgolf instructorgolf tournamentus open

About Tin Cup

Tin Cup is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 1996 exploring themes of love triangle, sports, golf, romantic rivalry, woman between two men, caddy. Directed by Ron Shelton, it stars Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson. 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.

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