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Kingpin

  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
93K
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Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, and Vanessa Angel in Kingpin (1996)
A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.
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A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.

  • Directors
    • Bobby Farrelly
    • Peter Farrelly
  • Writers
    • Barry Fanaro
    • Mort Nathan
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Randy Quaid
    • Bill Murray
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    93K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,876
    40
    • Directors
      • Bobby Farrelly
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Barry Fanaro
      • Mort Nathan
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Randy Quaid
      • Bill Murray
    • 253User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Roy Munson
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Ishmael
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Ernie McCracken
    Vanessa Angel
    Vanessa Angel
    • Claudia
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • The Gambler
    William Jordan
    • Mr. Boorg
    Richard Tyson
    Richard Tyson
    • Owner Of Stiffy's
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Landlady
    Zen Gesner
    Zen Gesner
    • Thomas
    Prudence Wright Holmes
    Prudence Wright Holmes
    • Mrs. Boorg
    Rob Moran
    • Stanley Osmanski
    Daniel Greene
    Daniel Greene
    • Calvert Munson
    • (as Danny Green)
    Will Rothhaar
    Will Rothhaar
    • Young Roy
    Mark Charpentier
    • 1979 Bowling Buddy
    Brad Faxon
    • 1979 Bowling Buddy
    Billy Andrade
    • 1979 Bowling Buddy
    Paul DeWolf
    • 1979 Bowling Buddy
    Jill Lytle
    • Odor Eater Babe
    • Directors
      • Bobby Farrelly
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writers
      • Barry Fanaro
      • Mort Nathan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Peter Farrelly called the film's box-office failure the biggest disappointment of the Farrelly brothers' career, attributing the failure to its release during the 1996 Olympics. Farrelly said it was a crushing blow to their ego. However, he said that six to eight months later, when the film was released on home video, it became a big hit.
    • Goofs
      In the Reno tournament, Big Ern's foot crosses the foul line as he throws a strike. In tournament play, that would count as a zero and the pins would be reset.
    • Quotes

      Roy: Morning! I hope you don't mind, I got up a little early, so I took the liberty of milking your cow for you. Yeah, it took a little while to get her warmed up, she sure is a stubborn one. Then, POW, all at once.

      [Takes a drink from the bucket]

      Mr. Boorg: We don't have a cow. We have a bull.

      Roy: I'll brush my teeth.

    • Crazy credits
      The Blues Traveler dressed as Amish performing in the final credits.
    • Alternate versions
      DVD version is rated R and includes some raunchier footage not included in the original PG-13 theatrical version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Multiplicity/The Frighteners/Kazaam/Fled/Celestial Clockwork (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Very Young
      Performed and Written by Cat Stevens
      Artist Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

    User reviews253

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    8/10

    Very funny movie

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Kingpin" (1996) is a hilarious comedy. Story was good, performances were even better, and script and directing were very good. Its like "Dumb and Dumber" but better. Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid were terrific together. Supporting cast which includes no other then Bill Murray was more excellent. The premise of this comedy is also a solid gold - its kinda takes itself not so serious but the jokes land because its a hilarious story in itself as well characters are superb - for a comedy.

    Overall, "Kingpin" was definitely one of the more memorable comedies from the 90's. Directors really shined here and created something special and unforgettable.
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    • Release date
      • July 26, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Locos por el juego
    • Filming locations
      • Mars, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rysher Entertainment
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,023,434
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,582,079
      • Jul 28, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,023,434
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS

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