MOVIE
Happy Gilmore
“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.
Release / first air1996-02-16
Original languageEN
GenresComedy
DirectorDennis Dugan
WriterTim Herlihy
Budget$12,000,000
Revenue$41,422,354
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Cast & Crew
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Adam SandlerHappy Gilmore
Julie BowenVirginia
Christopher McDonaldShooter
Frances BayGrandma
Carl WeathersChubbs
Allen CovertOtto
Robert SmigelIRS Agent
Bob BarkerBob Barker
Richard KielMr. Larson
Dennis DuganDoug ThompsonPart of the Collection
Happy Gilmore Collection
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