Producers ‘humbled’ as Tommy’s Honour recognised by MP

Motion and movie put north-east Fife in the spotlight

The producers and director of new film Tommy’s Honour which was shot in Fife have been “humbled” by news that the film is being honoured at the House of Commons.

North East Fife SNP MP Stephen Gethins has lodged an Early Day Motion in Parliament which congratulates the NPH Cinema and Old Course Hotel for their recent hosting of the UK premiere in St Andrews.

The motion also congratulates the film-makers for bringing the story of St Andrews-born golf legends Old Tom and Young Tommy Morris to the big screen, expresses pleasure that sites in north-east Fife were used for filming and expresses hope that the film will help more people understand the life and outstanding achievements of these iconic 19th Century figures.

Tommy’s Honour producer Jim Kreutzer told The Courier: “Certainly, this is a great honour to us as filmmakers who brought the project to fruition. The film, Tommy’s Honour, was a culmination of years of hard work by many talented dedicated people, including Brits as well as Americans.

“Yet the creative vision and what you see on the screen is through the eyes of Jason Connery – the director.

“A true Scotsman if there ever was one, his energy and devotion to seeing this film to its completion and awards has made it what it is today.”

Director Jason Connery, son of Sir Sean, said: “Making Tommy’s Honour up in Fife and East Lothian was a joy, from the locations to the extraordinary light and fantastic people, whose enthusiasm punctuated the film.

“There is huge potential for Scotland to be a major player in the film world, given the right financial encouragement, and I would be happy to support in any way I can.”

St Andrews-based golf historian and author Roger McStravick said: “This is a tremendous honour for the film but more than that it recognises the many benefits of having a movie based in Scotland.”

Certainly this is a great honour to us as filmmakers who brought the project to fruition. JIM KREUTZER

Picture: Steven Brown. At the St Andrews premiere of the film are, from left, Ken Whitney, Keith Bank, Jim Kreutzer and Jason Connery.