Happy Gilmore (1996)
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- PG-13
- 1h 32min
- Comedy, Sport
- 16 Feb 1996 (USA)
- Movie
After his grandmothers house is repossessed by the IRS, bad tempered hockey player takes his talents to golf to earn the big bucks and get his grandmothers house back.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Adam Sandler | ... |
Happy Gilmore
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| Christopher McDonald | ... |
Shooter McGavin
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| Julie Bowen | ... |
Virginia Venit
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| Frances Bay | ... |
Grandma
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| Carl Weathers | ... |
Chubbs
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| Allen Covert | ... |
Otto
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| Robert Smigel | ... |
IRS Agent
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| Bob Barker | ... |
Bob Barker
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| Richard Kiel | ... |
Mr. Larson
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| Dennis Dugan | ... |
Doug Thompson
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| Joe Flaherty | ... |
Jeering Fan
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| Lee Trevino | ... |
Lee Trevino
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| Kevin Nealon | ... |
Potter
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Verne Lundquist | ... |
Announcer
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Jared Van Snellenberg | ... |
Happy's Waterbury Caddy
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| Ken Camroux-Taylor | ... |
Coach
(as Ken Camroux)
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Rich Elwood | ... |
Assistant Coach
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Nancy Hillis | ... |
Terry
(as Nancy McClure)
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Helena Yea | ... |
Chinese Lady
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| Will Sasso | ... |
Mover
(as William Sasso)
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Dee Jay Jackson | ... |
Mover
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| Ellie Harvie | ... |
Registrar
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Ian Boothby | ... |
Guy on Green
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| Andrew Johnston | ... |
Crowd Guy - Waterbury
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Kim Restell | ... |
Crowd Girl - Waterbury
(as Kimberley Restell)
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Fred Perron | ... |
Waterbury Heckler
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Helen Honeywell | ... |
Crazy Old Lady
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| Paul Raskin | ... |
Starter #1 - Waterbury
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| William Samples | ... |
Starter #2 - AT&T
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| John Shaw | ... |
Daniel Lafferty
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Ted Deekan | ... |
Auctioneer
(as Ted Deeken)
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John Destry | ... |
Zamboni Driver
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James Crescenzo | ... |
Shooter's AT&T Caddy
(as Jim Crescenzo)
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Brett Armstrong | ... |
Shooter's Tournament Caddy
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| Peter Kelamis | ... |
Potter's Caddy
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Stephen Tibbetts | ... |
Pro Golfer
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Ed Lieberman | ... |
Pro Golfer
(as Edward Lieberman)
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Donnie MacMillan | ... |
Young Happy
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Louis O'Donoghue | ... |
Happy's Dad
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Lisanne Collett | ... |
Happy's Mom
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| Stephen Dimopoulos | ... |
Italian Guy
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Douglas Newell | ... |
Starter #4 - Pro-Am
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Frank L. Frazier | ... |
Blue Collar Fan
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| David Kaye | ... |
Reporter
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Zachary Webb | ... |
Batting Kid
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| Simon Webb | ... |
Doctor
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Mark Lye | ... |
Mark Lye
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| Betty Linde | ... |
Elderly Woman
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Dave Cameron | ... |
Reporter #2
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Louis Kliman | ... |
Reporter #3
(as Lou Kliman)
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| Brent Chapman | ... |
Official
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Jessica Gunn | ... |
Signed Chest Woman
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Phillip Beer | ... |
Cowboy Joe
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Fat Jack | ... |
Jack Beard
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Michelle Holdsworth | ... |
Babe on Green
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Charles L. Brame | ... |
Abe Lincoln
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Julien Bardakoff | ... |
Italian Golf Fan (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Duff | ... |
Golf Fan (uncredited)
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| Mark Falvo | ... |
Golf Fan (uncredited)
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| Carrie Anne Fleming | ... |
Donna (uncredited)
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Jack Giarraputo | ... |
Sportscaster (uncredited)
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| Adam Khedheri | ... |
Golf Fan (uncredited)
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Brennan Kotowich | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Michael Roberds | ... |
Shirtless 'H' Fan (uncredited)
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| Joe Sakic | ... |
Player at Hockey Tryouts (uncredited)
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| Ben Stiller | ... |
Hal L. - Orderly in Nursing Home (uncredited)
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| Valarie Trapp | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Heath Young | ... |
Golf Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dennis Dugan | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Tim Herlihy | ... | (written by) & |
| Adam Sandler | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bernie Brillstein | ... | executive producer |
| Warren Carr | ... | co-producer |
| Jack Giarraputo | ... | co-producer |
| Brad Grey | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Simonds | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Sandy Wernick | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mark Mothersbaugh | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Arthur Albert | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jeff Gourson | ... | film editor |
| Steve R. Moore | ||
Editorial Department
| Carolle Alain | ... | first assistant editor: Vancouver |
| Sandy Brundage | ... | negative cutter |
| Jonathan Cates | ... | assistant film editor: Los Angeles |
| Richard Conkling | ... | assistant editor: Los Angeles (as Richard H. Conkling) |
| Bonni Devlin | ... | second assistant editor: Vancouver |
| Jason Gourson | ... | second assistant editor: Los Angeles |
| Claudia Morgado | ... | trainee editor: AVID |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
| Sharidan Sotelo | ... | first assistant editor: Los Angeles |
| Ryan Hogan | ... | dailies colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Joanna Colbert | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Perry Andelin Blake | ||
| William Heslup | ... | co-production designer |
Art Direction by
| Richard Harrison | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mark Lane | ||
Costume Design by
| Tish Monaghan | ... | (as Tish Monoghan) |
Makeup Department
| Anji Bemben | ... | key hair stylist |
| Doug Morrow | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Roberts Taylor | ... | key makeup artist (as Lisa Roberts) |
| Fay von Schroeder | ... | makeup artist (as Fay Von Schroeder) |
| Jill Winston | ... | hair stylist |
| Patricia Murray | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Warren Carr | ... | unit production manager |
| Robert Hackl | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michelle Marx | ... | unit production manager: second unit, Miami |
| Donna Smith | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arlene L. Arnold | ... | third assistant director (as Arlene Arnold) |
| Wayne Bennett | ... | second assistant director |
| Peter D. Marshall | ... | first assistant director (as Peter Marshall) |
| David W. Rose | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Berengaria Tomkies | ... | dgc trainee (as Beren Tomkies) |
Art Department
| Bruno Coupe | ... | set dresser |
| George Cromartie | ... | set dresser |
| Bernie Desfosses | ... | on-set carpenter |
| Roger Dole | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Dave Dyer | ... | construction foreman |
| R.D. 'Luther' Fairbairn | ... | assistant propsman (as Luther Fairbairn) |
| Nancy Ford | ... | assistant art director |
| Arthur A. Green | ... | on-set greensman (as Art Green) |
| Shannon Grover | ... | on-set carpenter |
| Denise Hutniak | ... | set dresser |
| Paul Jenkinson | ... | lead man |
| John G. Kennedy | ... | set dresser (as John Kennedy) |
| Avo Liva | ... | head greensman |
| Cricket Price | ... | art department assistant |
| Mark Prior | ... | set buyer |
| Elmar Theissen | ... | head painter |
| Bill Thumm | ... | property master |
| Glenn Woodruff | ... | construction coordinator |
| Rob Boulet | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Wendy McAllister | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| James Steuart | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Christopher Assells | ... | dialogue editor (as Chris Assells) |
| Destiny Borden | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Thom Brennan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jeff Courtie | ... | adr mixer |
| Chris David | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dino Dimuro | ... | dialogue editor |
| Sukey Fontelieu | ... | dialogue editor |
| Richard C. Franklin | ... | foley supervisor (as Rick Franklin) |
| Hilda Hodges | ... | foley artist |
| Alan Holly | ... | adr mixer |
| Doug Jackson | ... | foley editor |
| Elizabeth Kenton | ... | adr editor |
| James Kusan | ... | boom operator |
| Mary Jo Lang | ... | foley mixer |
| Brian D. Lucas | ... | sound recordist (as Brian Lucas) |
| Paul Massey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist (as Jim Moriana) |
| Tony Negrete | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Bruce Nyznik | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Matt Patterson | ... | sound recordist |
| Richard Patton | ... | sound mixer (as Rick Patton) |
| Tom Perry | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Carolyn Tapp | ... | foley recordist |
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Scott Blynder | ... | additional boom (uncredited) / cable (uncredited) |
| Jeff Hook | ... | daily sound transferer (uncredited) |
| Magic A. Moreno | ... | Mag and Opticle Transfer Engineer (uncredited) |
| Mark Noda | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Tony Gardner | ... | animatronics |
| Graham S. Hollins | ... | special effects technician |
| Lars Lenander | ... | special effects assistant |
| Clay Orr | ... | special effects bestboy |
| William H. Orr | ... | special effects (as Bill Orr) |
| Clay Scheirer | ... | special effects (as Clayton Scheirer) |
| Keith Wardlow | ... | special effects |
| Doug Hudson | ... | prosthetic effects (uncredited) |
| Tony Lazarowich | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Vincent Niebla | ... | sculptor and painter: Animal Makers, Inc. (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| William L. Arance | ... | digital animator: Available Light Ltd. (as W.L. Arance) |
| Beverly Bernacki | ... | optical: Available Light Ltd. |
| John Follmer | ... | visual effects supervising producer: MetroLight Studios |
| Martin Hilke | ... | visual effects production assistant: Available Light Ltd. |
| Cynthia Hyland | ... | digital animator: Available Light Ltd. |
| Katherine Kean | ... | visual effects producer: Available Light Ltd. |
| Laurel Klick | ... | digital supervisor: Available Light Ltd. |
| Jennifer Law-Stump | ... | digital artist: MetroLight Studios (as Jennifer Law) |
| Steve R. Moore | ... | visual effects editor: Available Light Ltd. (as Steve Moore) |
| Larry Stanton | ... | digital animator: Available Light Ltd. |
| Joseph Thomas | ... | visual effects animation camera operator: Available Light Ltd. |
| John T. Van Vliet | ... | visual effects supervisor: Available Light Ltd. |
| Tamara Watts Kent | ... | visual effects line producer: MetroLight Studios (as Tami Watts) |
| James W. Kristoff | ... | executive in charge of production: MetroLight Studios (uncredited) |
| Dobbie Schiff | ... | visual effects executive producer: MetroLight Studios (uncredited) |
| Samrod Shenassa | ... | technical assistant: MetroLight Studios (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Guy Bews | ... | Stunt Double: Adam Sandler |
| Corry Glass | ... | stunts (as Corry Glass-Lowry) |
| Jason Glass | ... | stunts |
| Tom Glass | ... | stunts |
| Alex Green | ... | stunts |
| David Jacox | ... | stunts (as David Jacox Jr.) |
| Ken Kirzinger | ... | stunts |
| Michael Langlois | ... | stunts |
| Mike Mitchell | ... | stunts (as Mike A. Mitchell) |
| Fred Perron | ... | stunts |
| Fiona Roeske | ... | stunts |
| Greg Schlosser | ... | stunts |
| Dawn Stofer-Rupp | ... | stunts (as Dawn Stofer) |
| Melissa R. Stubbs | ... | stunts |
| Mike Vézina | ... | stunts (as Mike Vezina) |
| Brent Woolsey | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Craig Aines | ... | cablecam dolly operator |
| Sarah Baldwin | ... | remote head technician: second unit |
| Dana Barnaby | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gregg Campbell | ... | grip (as Greg Campbell) |
| Chris Cochrane | ... | generator operator |
| David Crone | ... | camera operator |
| Barry Donlevy | ... | gaffer |
| Chris Dyson | ... | camera trainee |
| Derek Grieves | ... | grip (as Derek Grieve) |
| Einar Hansen | ... | electrician |
| Tim Hogan | ... | key grip |
| Greg Johnson | ... | camera operator: cablecam |
| Christina Kasperczyk | ... | second assistant camera |
| Vince Laxton | ... | electrician |
| Joseph Lederer | ... | still photographer (as Joe Lederer) |
| Michael P.R. Lemmers | ... | grip (as Michael Lemmers) |
| Blair McDonald | ... | best boy electric |
| Terry McEwen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael McLellan | ... | cablecam rigger (as Mike McLelland) |
| Klaus Melchior | ... | video playback operator |
| Mark Miller | ... | grip |
| Rob Parisien | ... | video playback operator |
| Joel Ransom | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Reynolds | ... | cablecam rigger |
| Thom Ryan | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Sanderson | ... | video playback operator |
| Aki Shigematsu | ... | camera trainee |
| Chris Turner | ... | playback operator / video assist operator |
| Johnny Walker | ... | grip |
| Jim Webber | ... | cablecam engineer |
| Gary J. Williams | ... | grip (as Gary Williams) |
| Ken Woznow | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Michelle Allen | ... | casting: Vancouver |
| Sandra Couldwell | ... | extras casting |
| Joan Ryan | ... | adr voice casting |
| Toby Stone | ... | adr voice casting |
| Jennifer Wilson | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christine Coutts | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jennifer Grossman | ... | costumer |
| Jean Murphy | ... | costume set supervisor |
Location Management
| Greg Jackson | ... | location manager |
| Craig Young | ... | assistant location manager |
| Rick Dallago | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Joel Hurley | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Tom Adams | ... | composer: additional score / orchestrator |
| Michael Baber | ... | assistant music editor |
| Bob Casale | ... | music mixer (as Robert Casale) / music producer (as Robert Casale) |
| Larry G. Goldman | ... | composer: additional score / orchestrator |
| Mutato Muzika | ... | music recordist |
| Kim Naves | ... | music editor |
| Jennifer Pyken | ... | music supervisor |
| Mary Ramos | ... | music supervisor |
| Michelle Silverman | ... | music supervisor (as Michelle Kuznetsky) |
| Bruce Young Berman | ... | musician: guitar solos (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lara Fox | ... | script supervisor |
| Judd Apatow | ... | script revisions (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Gord Brennan | ... | driver |
| Don Briscoe | ... | driver |
| Jake Callihoo | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Don Cox | ... | driver |
| Robert Forsyth | ... | driver (as Bob Forsyth) |
| Earl Fry | ... | driver |
| Ed Gillis | ... | driver |
| Clarence Horkey | ... | driver |
| Dale Johnson | ... | transportation captain |
| Keith Lapp | ... | driver |
| Carol McDonald | ... | driver |
| Red Murphy | ... | driver |
| Phil Parker | ... | driver |
| Mike Porohowski | ... | driver |
| Derek Rama | ... | driver |
| Doug Rama | ... | driver |
| Robert Smith | ... | driver |
| Rocky Zantolas | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Michelle Allard | ... | assistant: Dennis Dugan |
| George Austin | ... | double: hand and body, Walters |
| Gina Brockett | ... | alligator handler |
| Jim Brockett | ... | alligator handler |
| Nancy Carrow | ... | production coordinator |
| Dusty DaSilva | ... | production assistant (as Dusty Dasilva) |
| Karen Day | ... | production accountant |
| Bob Dillon | ... | production assistant |
| Wayne Fancher | ... | security officer |
| Fabian Galick | ... | security officer |
| Rohry Galick | ... | security officer |
| Russ Hamilton | ... | production assistant |
| Carol Hocking | ... | accounting clerk |
| Michelle Holdsworth | ... | assistant: Adam Sandler |
| Philip Katsikas | ... | production assistant (as Phil Katsikas) |
| Stephanie Keeler | ... | production assistant |
| Wendi Laski | ... | unit publicist |
| David Richard Lewis | ... | stand-in |
| Drew Locke | ... | safety coordinator |
| Mark Lye | ... | golf consultant |
| Terry Mackay | ... | production assistant |
| Jane McKernan | ... | assistant accountant |
| Bob Miller | ... | security officer |
| Melinda Misener | ... | assistant: Dennis Dugan |
| Scott Pattullo | ... | production assistant |
| Anna-Marie Plosz | ... | assistant: Warren Carr |
| Robert Randall | ... | production assistant |
| Katherine Roussos | ... | craft service (as Katherine [Kat] Roussos) |
| Herman Silva | ... | production assistant (as Hermann Silva) |
| Rita Smith | ... | assistant: Bob Simonds |
| Glenn Thompson | ... | production assistant |
| Stephen Tibbetts | ... | stand-in |
| Brian Turko | ... | security officer |
| Veronica J. Valentini | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Walker | ... | stand-in |
| Ally Warren | ... | stand-in (as Allison Warren) |
| Anne Watt | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Kenneth W. Yanko | ... | stand-in (as Kenneth Yanko) |
| Dana Dubé | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Kathy Duecker | ... | post production accountant (uncredited) |
| Don LaFontaine | ... | trailer voice over (uncredited) |
| Todd Lester | ... | security officer (uncredited) |
| Campbell McCubbin | ... | promotion manager (uncredited) |
| Klaus Melchior | ... | 24 frame video coordinator (uncredited) |
| Steve Woodley | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Lynnanne Zager | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Grandma Anna | ... | in memory of |
| Grandma Mollie | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1996) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- 9Go! (2020) (Australia) (tv)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1999) (United States) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Victor Video (1997) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1997) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (2001) (Canada) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2011) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Fabulous Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Italia 1 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Peacock (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- SBS6 (1999) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- United International Pictures (1997) (Argentina)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (1999) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (1999) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (1999) (Canada) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Available Light Productions (special visual effects)
- MetroLight Studios (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Alpha Cine Service (dailies by)
- American Humane Association (animal action monitoring)
- Animal Makers (prosthetic animals)
- Cablecam International (special camera systems)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera systems by)
- DTS (in selected theaters)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Directors Sound (adr recorded at)
- Eastman Film (film stock)
- Edible Planet Catering (catering)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (special thanks)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Matrix Production Services (location equipment and services)
- Mutato Muzika (music recorded at)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Subway (promotion partner)
- THX Ltd. (digitally mastering: 1997 VHS and laserdisc)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound recording)
- Truck Brokers (logistics management)
- Universal Studios Sound Facilities (adr recorded at)
- Warner Hollywood Studios (foley recorded at)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Hockey player wannabe finds out that he has the most powerful golf drive in history. He joins the P.G.A. tour to make some money to save grandma's house. The downside is that his hockey player mentality doesn't really go on the P.G.A. tour. Especially with the favorite to win the championship.
Written by Kevin Mitchell |
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| Taglines | He doesn't play golf... he destroys it. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bob Barker wasn't sure if he wanted to be in the movie. When he learned that he was going to win the fight with Adam Sandler, he accepted the role. See more » |
| Goofs | At the beginning when Happy is playing hockey, he hits the puck at the glass which the two coaches are standing behind. The glass clearly gets broken but then in the next close-up shot of the two coaches, the glass is back. A reflection can be seen in it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Broken Arrow/Black Sheep/Beautiful Girls/A Midwinter's Tale/Antonia's Line (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Tuesday's Gone See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The End appears before the end credits roll. See more » |
| Quotes |
Shooter McGavin:
[after buying grandma's house in an auction]
You're in big trouble though, pal. I eat pieces of shit like you for breakfast! Happy Gilmore: [laughing] You eat pieces of shit for breakfast? Shooter McGavin: [long pause] No! See more » |