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happy gilmore (1996)

happy gilmore
Happy Gilmore (1996)
PG-13
Comedy
sport

Release Date
February 16, 1996
Director
Dennis Dugan
Runtime
92
Main Genre
Comedy
Studio
Universal Pictures
Tagline
He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.

Summary

Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore -- whose unconventional approach and antics on the grass 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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