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Happy Gilmore (1996)

Happy Gilmore (1996)

Comedy

He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.

Release Date: 1996, February 16
Directors: Dennis Dugan
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions
Cast: Christopher McDonald, David Kaye, Richard Kiel, Carl Weathers, Adam Sandler, Dennis Dugan, Ben Stiller, Robert Smigel, Allen Covert, Peter Kelamis, Stephen Dimopoulos, Heath Young

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

sports joyful sports comedy loss of loved one class differences taxes golf grandma-grandson relationship loss of home rich snob grandmother grandson relationship prize money driving range anger issues old-age home boy meets girl winner takes all hockey player child raised by grandmother putting golf tournament repossessed home