Happy Gilmore Cast and Crew

Overview

Happy Gilmore is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Frances Bay.

The film follows the story of Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player who discovers a talent for golf and joins the pro golf tour to win money to save his grandmother's house from being repossessed.

Cast

• Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore
• Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin
• Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit
• Frances Bay as Grandma Gilmore

Crew

• Director: Dennis Dugan
• Writers: Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
• Producer: Robert Simonds
• Composer: John Debney

Production

Happy Gilmore was filmed on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The film's budget was $12 million.

Release

Happy Gilmore was released in the United States on July 12, 1996.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $41 million worldwide.

Reception

Happy Gilmore received generally positive reviews from critics.

The film was praised for its humor, Sandler's performance, and Dugan's direction.

Legacy

Happy Gilmore has become a cult classic.

The film has been referenced in numerous other films and television shows.

Sandler has expressed interest in making a sequel to the film.