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Happy Gilmore poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.4 / 100
1996·Comedy / Sport·1h 32m

HAPPY GILMORE

“He doesn't play golf... he destroys it.”

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.

Above the Line
Dennis Dugan·DirectorTim Herlihy·ScreenplayAdam Sandler·ScreenplayArthur Albert·Director of PhotographyMark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerJeff Gourson·Editor
Cast
Adam Sandler·Happy GilmoreChristopher McDonald·Shooter McGavinJulie Bowen·Virginia VenitFrances Bay·GrandmaCarl Weathers·ChubbsAllen Covert·OttoRobert Smigel·IRS AgentBob Barker·SelfRichard Kiel·Mr. LarsonDennis Dugan·Doug Thompson
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Dennis Dugan·DirectorArlene L. Arnold·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Tim Herlihy·ScreenplayAdam Sandler·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Arthur Albert·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Jeff Gourson·EditorSteve R. Moore·EditorJim Passon·Color Timer
Sound & Music· 7
Mark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerThom Brennan·Sound Effects EditorBrian D. Lucas·Sound RecordistAlan Holly·ADR MixerRichard C. Franklin·Foley SupervisorChristopher Assells·Dialogue EditorMary Jo Lang·Foley Mixer
Art & Design· 5
William Heslup·Production DesignPerry Andelin Blake·Production DesignRichard Harrison·Art DirectionChristine Coutts·Assistant Costume DesignerR.D. 'Luther' Fairbairn·Assistant Property Master
Production· 6
Robert Simonds·ProducerBrad Grey·Executive ProducerBernie Brillstein·Executive ProducerSandy Wernick·Executive ProducerGreg Jackson·Location ManagerSandra Couldwell·Extras Casting
Other Departments· 4
Barry Donlevy·GafferJake Callihoo·Transportation CoordinatorAnji Bemben·Key Hair StylistWendi Laski·Unit Publicist
By the Numbers
79.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
61%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$41M
ROI 243%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Happy Gilmore's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#ADD8E6
#DEB887
Mood
Humorous, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man holding a golf club, standing in front of a blue sky with clouds. He is wearing a red t-shirt and a yellow and brown plaid butto”

comedysport
Key Elements
Golf ClubGolf BallPlaid Shirt
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
8/10
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