Doug Smith is not Jewish. The folks who wrote the GOON screenplay were Jewish. I believe they thought the idea of Doug wanting to be a hockey enforcer would create more tension/upheaval in a traditional Jewish family.
The film is inspired by the book, Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey Into a Minor Hockey League, about Doug Smith, a late bloomer, who didn't start playing hockey until age 19 and came equipped with the unlikely skill of an amateur boxer.
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- How long is Goon?1 hour and 32 minutes
- When was Goon released?February 24, 2012
- What is the IMDb rating of Goon?6.8 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Goon?Doug Glatt, Pat, Eva, Ross Rhea, Dr. Glatt, Xavier LaFlamme, Ronnie Hortense, Gord Ogilvey, Marco Belchier, Evgeni, and others
- What is the plot of Goon?Labeled an outcast by his brainy family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of under performing misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way.
- What was the budget for Goon?$12 million
- How much did Goon earn at the worldwide box office?$6.99 million
- How much did Goon earn at the US box office?$4.17 million
- What is Goon rated?R
- What genre is Goon?Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, and Sports
- How many awards has Goon won?1 award
- How many awards has Goon been nominated for?14 nominations
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