Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore is a 1996 sports comedy film starring Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player who turns to golf, using his unorthodox skills to compete professionally.
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Happy Gilmore is a beloved 1996 comedy directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler in one of his most iconic roles. The film follows Happy Gilmore, a short-tempered hockey player with a powerful slapshot who unexpectedly discovers a talent for golf. Despite his unrefined technique and combative attitude, Happy uses his newfound skills to enter the professional golf circuit, aiming to save his grandmother's house from foreclosure. The film is celebrated for its slapstick humor, memorable one-liners, and Sandler's signature comedic style. Happy Gilmore has since become a cult classic, resonating with fans for its blend of sports parody and heartwarming underdog story.