Happy Gilmore

Completed

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

1996-02-16

6.675

en 92m

Comedy

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.

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Editor

Jeff Gourson

Original Music Composer

Mark Mothersbaugh

Screenplay

Tim Herlihy

Producer

Robert Simonds

Executive Producer

Brad Grey

Director of Photography

Arthur Albert

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 child raised by grandmother putting joyful golf tournament sports comedy grandma-grandson relationship repossessed home