Comedy · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 32m

Happy Gilmore

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Director
Dennis Dugan
Cast
Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit Frances Bay as Grandma Carl Weathers as Chubbs Allen Covert as Otto
Crew
Arthur Albert — Director of Photography Steve R. Moore — Editor Jeff Gourson — Editor Mark Mothersbaugh — Original Music Composer Tim Herlihy — Screenplay Adam Sandler — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Happy Gilmore — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sportsloss of loved onegolftaxesclass differencesprize moneydriving rangerich snobanger issuesold-age homeboy meets girlloss of home
Key Collaborators
Dennis Dugan Director Arthur Albert Director of Photography Steve R. Moore Editor Jeff Gourson Editor Mark Mothersbaugh Original Music Composer Tim Herlihy Screenplay Adam Sandler Screenplay Robert Simonds Producer Perry Andelin Blake Production Design William Heslup Production Design
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