Happy Gilmore (1996)
He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
Director: Dennis Dugan
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 16, 1996
Cast
- Adam Sandler - Happy Gilmore
- Christopher McDonald - Shooter McGavin
- Julie Bowen - Virginia Venit
- Frances Bay - Grandma
- Carl Weathers - Chubbs
- Allen Covert - Otto
- Robert Smigel - IRS Agent
- Bob Barker - Self
- Richard Kiel - Mr. Larson
- Dennis Dugan - Doug Thompson
Screenplay
- Tim Herlihy (Screenplay)
- Adam Sandler (Screenplay)
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography: Arthur Albert
Editing: Jeff Gourson, Steve R. Moore
Production: Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $41M
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, loss of loved one, golf, taxes, class differences, prize money, driving range, rich snob, anger issues, old-age home, boy meets girl, loss of home, grandmother grandson relationship, winner takes all, hockey player
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happy Gilmore about?
- Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
- Who directed Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore was directed by Dennis Dugan.
- Who stars in Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore stars Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl Weathers, Allen Covert.
- How long is Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Happy Gilmore?
- Happy Gilmore had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Happy Gilmore gross?
- Happy Gilmore grossed $41M worldwide.
- Where was Happy Gilmore produced?
- Happy Gilmore was produced in United States of America.