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26 July 1996 (USA)
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A comedy right up your alley. See more »
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A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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A completely underrated comedy
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Woody Harrelson | ... | Roy Munson |
 | Randy Quaid | ... | Ishmael |
 | Vanessa Angel | ... | Claudia |
 | Bill Murray | ... | Ernie McCracken |
 | Chris Elliott | ... | The Gambler |
 | William Jordan | ... | Mr. Boorg |
 | Richard Tyson | ... | Owner Of Stiffy's |
 | Lin Shaye | ... | Landlady |
 | Zen Gesner | ... | Thomas |
| Prudence Wright Holmes | ... | Mrs. Boorg |
 | Rob Moran | ... | Stanley Osmanski |
| Daniel Greene | ... | Calvert Munson (as Danny Green) |
 | 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 |
| Bill Beauchene | ... | Bunion Boy (as Willie Beauchene) |
 | Sayed Badreya | ... | Fatima |
| Linda Carola | ... | 1979 Waitress |
| Monica Shay | ... | 1979 Diner Floozy |
 | Danny Murphy | ... | Beaver Valley Bowl Manager |
 | David Shackelford | ... | Red Neck Stutterer |
| Mike Cerrone | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
| Mike Cavallo | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
 | Rick Barker | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
| Paul Pelletier | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
| Tom Leasca | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
| Tom Lupo | ... | Beaver Bowl Hustler |
| Jimmy Shay | ... | Invisible Hustler |
| Hank Brandt | ... | Bowling Priest |
 | Michael Corrente | ... | Scranton Wino |
| Herbie Flynn | ... | Scranton Wino |
 | Suzan Hughes | ... | Cocktail Waitress |
 | Googy Gress | ... | Lancaster Bowl Manager |
| Joe 'Smokey' Krawlicky | ... | Pennsylvania Hall O' Fame Bowler |
| Ryan Heggs | ... | Baby In Carriage (as Ryan) |
| William Heggs | ... | Baby In Carriage |
| Hillary Matthews | ... | Mother With Carriage |
 | Willie Garson | ... | Purse Snatcher |
| Nancy Frey-Jarecki | ... | Sarah Boorg |
| Robby Thibeau | ... | Lucas Boorg |
| Helen Manfull | ... | Grandma Boorg |
| Terry Mullany | ... | Amish Saw Guy |
| Brian Stube | ... | Amish Saw Guy |
| Jim Blake | ... | Amish Saw Guy |
| Chris Spain | ... | Amish Saw Guy |
| Rose Smith-Lotenero | ... | Amish Babe |
 | Michele Matheson | ... | Rebecca |
| Nicholas Greenbury | ... | Amish Kid |
| Andrew Greenbury | ... | Amish Kid |
| Pucky Lippincott | ... | Amish Bellringer |
| Mark 'Chief' Wasler | ... | Make-Out King |
 | Gretchen Treser | ... | Make-Out Queen |
| Patrick Healy | ... | Urinal Boy |
| Sean Gildea | ... | McKnight Bowl Bartender (as Sean P. Gildea) |
| Jackie Flynn | ... | Dog Boy |
| Jonathan Richman | ... | Tavern Band |
| Tommy Larkins | ... | Tavern Band |
| Bob Weeks | ... | Waiter |
| Roger Clemens | ... | Skidmark |
 | Libby Langdon | ... | Skidmark's Squirrel |
 | Liza Oxnard | ... | Tavern Drunk (as Liza) |
| Wallace Lester | ... | Tavern Drunk |
| Mark Pauperas | ... | Tavern Drunk |
| Sid Greenbud | ... | Tavern Drunk |
| Kipp Stroden | ... | Tavern Drunk |
| Sydney J. Bartholomew Jr. | ... | Tavern Drunk (as Sidney J. Bartholomew Jr.) |
| Andre Rosey Brown | ... | Skidmark's Friend (as Rosey Brown) |
| John-Eliot Jordan | ... | Skidmark's Friend (as John Jordan) |
| Mark Miosky | ... | Skidmark's Friend |
| John Woodin | ... | Bowling Steelworker |
| Gordie Merrick | ... | Bowling Steelworker |
| Steve Gehrke | ... | Bowling Steelworker (as Steven R. Gehrke) |
| Clem Franek | ... | Bowling Steelworker (as Clem 'Mandingo' Franek) |
| Kathy Farrelly | ... | Bowling Biker Babe |
| Stacy Lundin | ... | Bowling Biker Babe |
| Jonathon 'Earl' Stein | ... | Bowling Farmer (as Jonathan 'Earl' Stein) |
| Alex Stohn | ... | Bowling Farmer |
 | Lorri Bagley | ... | Beautiful Dancer (as Lori Bagley) |
| Jo Marcus | ... | Sexy Senior Bowler |
| Cecile Krevoy | ... | Sexy Senior Bowler |
| Mary Stohn | ... | Sexy Senior Bowler |
 | Steve Tyler | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| John Stroehman | ... | Stiffy's Goon |
| Louis Charles Consolo | ... | Stiffy's Goon |
| Docky | ... | Uncle Willy (as The Artist Formerly Known As Docky) |
| Elizabeth Jordan | ... | Silver Legacy Maid |
| Cynthia Farrelly Gesner | ... | Silver Legacy Maid |
| Joanne Wolfe | ... | Silver Legacy Waitress |
| Danielle Parsons | ... | Silver Legacy Waitress |
| Jane Pratt | ... | T.V. Interviewer |
| Steven Stabler | ... | T.V. Cameraman (as Steve Stabler) |
| Brian Mone | ... | Psycho Guy |
| Taryn Chilivis | ... | Cute Mother |
| Lisa Stothard | ... | Unified Fund Mom |
| Melinda Kocsis | ... | Unified Fund Mom |
| Rachel Wagner | ... | Unified Fund Mom |
| Victoria Scott | ... | Unified Fund Mom |
| Joshua Nelson | ... | Unified Fund Kid |
| Kevin O'Brien | ... | Pizza Guy |
| Nancy Farrelly | ... | Nouchi's Gal |
| Warren Tashjian | ... | Courtesy Call Guy |
| Mariann Farrelly | ... | Tournament Sign-Up Lady |
| Aggie Byers | ... | Tournament Sign-Up Lady |
 | John Popper | ... | Bowling Tournament Announcer |
| Don Julio | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Kevin Civale | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Brian Voss | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Mark Roth | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Justin Hromek | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Ron Palumbi Jr. | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Parker Bohn III | ... | Pro Bowler |
| Randy Pedersen | ... | Pro Bowler |
| John Cioffoletti | ... | Philips Head Bowler |
| John Dennis | ... | Himself |
| Chris Schenkel | ... | Himself |
 | Chris Berman | ... | Himself |
| Clint Allen | ... | Store Clerk |
| Urge Overkill | ... | National Anthem Band |
| Jessica Byers | ... | Big Ern's Valet |
| Julie Byers | ... | Big Ern's Valet |
 | Preston Thomas | ... | Tournament Liaison |
| Jeff Thomas | ... | Tournament Liaison |
| Morganna | ... | Herself |
| James 'Sporty' Ahern | ... | Sport |
| John Neary | ... | Mission Priest |
| Kenny Griswold | ... | Barfly |
| George Bedard | ... | Barfly |
| Joe Lewis | ... | Barfly |
| George Christy | ... | Stiffy's Announcer |
| Brad Norton | ... | MIA Guy |
| Andy Taylor | ... | Custodian |
| Scott Gasbarro | ... | Amish Dancing Dude |
| Blues Traveler | ... | Amish Band |
| Denverly Grant | ... | Extra |
 | Susan A. Burig | ... | Extra |
| Michelle Meyers | ... | Extra |
 | Kimberly Greene | ... | Extra |
| Paula Gregg | ... | Extra |
| Alfons Kettner | ... | Extra |
| Michael Budge | ... | Extra (as Michael K. Budge) |
| John Jordan Jr. | (as Johnny Jordan) | |
| Tommy Jordan | ||
| Kelsey Jordan | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Shannon Wimer | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Joni-Ann Wimer | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Mina Javid | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Adam I. Wallace | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Mike Healy | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Jay W. Yowler | ... | Special Appearance By |
| David Lane Langford | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Danielle Valenciano | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Rolf Sigurd Brekke | ... | Special Appearance By (as Rolf Brekke) |
| Beth Mone | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Michael Listorti | ... | Extra (as Mike Listorti) |
| Robin Gau | ... | Special Appearance By |
| David Sullivan | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Jane Hill | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Jimmy D'Andrea | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Jimmy Badstibner | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Dave Byers | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Chris Meyers | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Joyce Rover | ... | Special Appearance By |
| J.J. Hill | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Stephen Allison | ... | Special Appearance By |
 | Branden Cook | ... | Special Appearance By (as Brandon Cook) |
| Bob Zampano | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Tom Byers | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Herman Santiesteban | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Ronald Wm. Cowan | ... | Special Appearance By (as Ron Cowan) |
| Christine Hampton | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Scott Williams | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Gary Carano | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Glenn Carano | ... | Special Appearance By |
| Steve Ranger | ... | Special Appearance By (as Steve E. Ranger) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Katrina Heiss | ||
| Tony Amen | ... | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| David Barckhoff | ... | Bowler (uncredited) |
 | Joseph Del Giodice | ... | Amish Farmer (uncredited) |
 | Barret Hackney | ... | Amish Boy (uncredited) |
 | Joby Harris | ... | Amish Boy (uncredited) |
| Chan Kinchla | ... | Amish Musician During Credits (uncredited) |
| Frederick E. Kowalo | ... | Bowling Alley Patron (uncredited) |
| Kristen Kress | ... | Backround (uncredited) |
 | Herb Santos Jr. | ... | Stadium Worker (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Bobby Farrelly | |||
| Peter Farrelly | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Barry Fanaro | (written by) & | |
| Mort Nathan | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| John Bertolli | .... | co-producer | |
| Jim Burke | .... | co-producer | |
| Brad Krevoy | .... | producer | |
| J.B. Rogers | .... | associate producer (as James B. Rogers) | |
| Keith Samples | .... | executive producer | |
| Steven Stabler | .... | producer (as Steve Stabler) | |
| Bradley Thomas | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Freedy Johnston | (music composed by) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| Mark Irwin | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Christopher Greenbury | |||
Casting by | |||
| Rick Montgomery | |||
| Dan Parada | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Sydney J. Bartholomew Jr. | (as Sidney Jackson Bartholomew Jr.) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Arlan Jay Vetter | (as Jay Vetter) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Bradford Johnson | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Mary Zophres | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Gino Crognale | .... | makeup effects | |
| Raqueli Dahan | .... | makeup artist | |
| Rachel Geary | .... | additional makeup | |
| Kimberly Greene | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Victoria Hawden | .... | hair assistant: second unit | |
| Nancy Keslar | .... | hair stylist | |
| Betty Lou Skinner | .... | hair stylist | |
| Valarie St. Thomas | .... | makeup artist | |
| Melissa A. Yonkey | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Cathy St. George | .... | makeup artist (uncredited) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Lisa J. Bloch | .... | second second assistant director (as Lisa Bloch) | |
| Josh Klausner | .... | second unit director | |
| Molly M. Mayeux | .... | second assistant director | |
| Robert Andrew Reeves | .... | second assistant director: second unit (as Robert Reeves) | |
| J.B. Rogers | .... | first assistant director (as James B. Rogers) | |
| Steven Stabler | .... | first assistant director: second unit (as Steve Stabler) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Brent Brewington | .... | cableman | |
| Brent Brewington | .... | sound mixer: second unit | |
| Zane D. Bruce | .... | foley artist | |
| Michael Chandler | .... | sound designer | |
| Craig Clark | .... | sound supervisor | |
| Chris David | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Flash Deros | .... | boom operator | |
| Jon Johnson | .... | sound designer | |
| Aaron L. King | .... | foley mixer | |
| Joe Kraemer | .... | sound editor | |
| Mark Lewer | .... | consultant: DTS | |
| Howard London | .... | adr mixer | |
| Scott Millan | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Colin C. Mouat | .... | sound editor (as Colin Mouat) | |
| Howard Neiman | .... | sound editor | |
| Dale W. Perry | .... | foley artist | |
| Mark Relyea | .... | adr editor | |
| Charleen Richards | .... | adr mixer | |
| Allan Schultz | .... | sound editor (as Alan Schultz) | |
| Jackson Schwartz | .... | foley mixer | |
| Brian Slack | .... | consultant: DTS | |
| Greg Steele | .... | adr mixer | |
| Jonathon 'Earl' Stein | .... | production sound mixer (as Jonathan 'Earl' Stein) | |
| Mark 'Chief' Wasler | .... | cable person (as Mark Wasler) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Crystal Hayes | .... | laser direction & effects | |
| David P. Kelsey | .... | special effects coordinator (as David Kelsey) | |
| Fred Lord | .... | laser direction & effects | |
| Ron Macinnes | .... | effects assistant (as Ron MacInnes) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Marguerite Cargill | .... | digital artist: Digiscope | |
| Lawrence Carroll | .... | digital artist: Digiscope | |
| Mitchell S. Drain | .... | supervising digital artist: Digiscope | |
| Dion Hatch | .... | digital imaging supervisor: Digiscope | |
| Kevin Lingenfelser | .... | digital compositor: Cinesite | |
| Mindy Minkow | .... | optical camera operator | |
| John Musumeci | .... | 3D effects animator: Digiscope | |
| David Sewell | .... | digital artist: Digiscope | |
| Mary Stuart-Welch | .... | effects producer: Digiscope | |
| James Valentine | .... | rotoscope supervisor: Cinesite | |
| Karen Klein | .... | rotoscope artist: Cinesite (uncredited) | |
Stunts | |||
| Rick Barker | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Rick Barker | .... | stunt performer | |
| John Branagan | .... | stunt performer | |
| Danny Epper | .... | stunt performer | |
| Chris Howell | .... | stunt performer | |
| Norman Howell | .... | stunt performer | |
| Tommy J. Huff | .... | stunt performer (as Tommy Huff) | |
| Donna Keegan | .... | stunt performer | |
| Tom Lupo | .... | stunt performer | |
| Cliff McLaughlin | .... | stunt performer (as Clifford McLaughlin) | |
| John Meier | .... | stunt performer | |
| Scott Rogers | .... | stunt performer | |
| Jean Paul Ruggiero | .... | stunts | |
| Anthony G. Schmidt | .... | stunt performer (as Anthony Schmidt) | |
| Spike Silver | .... | stunt performer | |
| Robair Sims | .... | stunt performer | |
| Erik Stabenau | .... | stunt performer (as Eric Stabenau) | |
| Tim Trella | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Tim Trella | .... | stunt performer | |
Casting Department | |||
| Donna M. Belajac | .... | casting: Pittsburgh (as Donna Belajac) | |
| Mary Beth Boyle | .... | extras casting associate | |
| Lauris Freeman | .... | casting assistant | |
| Nancy Mosser | .... | extras casting: Pittsburgh (as Nancy A. Mosser) | |
| Doug Rich | .... | extras casting associate | |
| Kathryn Ross Brown | .... | extras casting: Reno (as Kathryn Brown) | |
| Charissa Sheptak | .... | extras casting associate | |
| J.P. Shields | .... | casting associate (as J. P. Shields) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Cynthia Albert | .... | key tailor | |
| Virginia Burton | .... | set costumer | |
| Diane Collins | .... | costumer: second unit | |
| Rebecka L. Gibbs | .... | costume buyer (as Rebecka Gibbs) | |
| Askia Won-Ling Jacob | .... | dresser: Mr. Harrelson | |
| Linda Petty | .... | assistant to costume designer | |
| Carla Shivener | .... | wardrobe assistant (as Carla Shrivener) | |
| Danielle Valenciano | .... | wardrobe assistant | |
| Pamela Withers | .... | costume supervisor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Jim Cricchi | .... | second assistant film editor | |
| Michael J. Duthie | .... | additional editing | |
| Clem Franek | .... | post-production consultant | |
| Joe Garcia | .... | post-production coordinator | |
| J. Randolph Harrison | .... | second assistant film editor | |
| Jimmy Hill | .... | second assistant film editor (as Jim Hill) | |
| Joe Lazarov | .... | post-production coordinator | |
| Larry Madaras | .... | first assistant editor: Avid | |
| Christopher Mannal | .... | post-production assistant | |
| Mary Nelson-Duerrstein | .... | negative cutter | |
| Sam Seig | .... | first film assistant | |
| Pam Sharp | .... | second assistant film editor (as Pamela A. Sharp) | |
| Matvey Shatz | .... | color timer | |
Music Department | |||
| Spring Aspers | .... | music coordinator | |
| Marcus Barone | .... | music supervisor: MPCA | |
| Tanya Noel Hill | .... | assistant music editor | |
| Joe Kraemer | .... | music editor | |
| Larry Mah | .... | score mixer | |
| Pilar McCurry | .... | music consultant | |
| Jonathan McHugh | .... | executive in charge of music: A&M | |
| Manish Raval | .... | music coordinator | |
| Happy Walters | .... | music supervisor | |
| Tom Wolfe | .... | music consultant | |
Thanks | |||
| Daniel Myers Boone | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" (as Daniel Boone) | |
| William J. Conforti | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" (as William J. Conforti MD) | |
| Mike Hallinan | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" | |
| Peter Jankowski | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" | |
| Jack S. Krevoy | .... | dedicated to the memory of (as Jack Krevoy) | |
| Joseph A. Mollura | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" (as Joseph A. Mollura MD) | |
| Tom Owens | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" | |
| Danny Williams | .... | acknowledgment: the filmmakers gratefully acknowledge the following people and organizations for their cooperation and unending support during the filming of "Kingpin" | |
Production Companies
- Rysher Entertainment (presents)
- Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA) (producer)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1996) (worldwide) (all media) (sales)
- MGM/UA Distribution Company (1996) (USA) (theatrical) (as MGM/UA Distribution Co.)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2001) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
- Concorde-Castle Rock/Turner (1996) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1996) (UK) (theatrical)
- José Esteban Alenda Distribución (1996) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar (Brazil) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (Canada) (DVD) (R-rated version)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (USA) (DVD) (R-rated version)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
- K.N.B. Effects Group (special make-up effects) (as KNB Effects Group)
- Cinesite (digital visual effects by)
- Digiscope (digital visual effects by)
- A&M Records soundtrack album available on (as A&M Records, Cassettes And Compact Discs)
- American Humane Association, The animal action monitoring (as American Humane Association)
- Chapman Equipment camera cranes and dollies by (as Chapman)
- Cinema Research titles and opticals (as Cinema Research Corporation)
- Clairmont Camera acknowledgment (as Cameras By CLAIRMONT)
- Deluxe prints by
- Great Western Security security: Reno
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) this picture made under the jurisdiction of (as I.A.T.S.E.)
- Kurtz and Friends title animation (as Kurtz & Friends)
- Omega Security security: Pittsburgh
- Roundabout Entertainment sound editorial services
- Todd-AO Studios (West) rerecorded at (as Todd-AO Studios West)
- Unique Catering caterer
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for crude sex-related humor and a drug scene
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
113 min | USA:117 min (R-rated version)
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Aspect Ratio:
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Sound Mix:
Certification:
Finland:K-10 | Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 (No. 34604) | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:R (director's cut)
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Trivia:
Major League Baseball pitcher 'Roger Clemens (I)' has a small cameo in the film. In the restaurant scene where Roy punches out Ishmael, Roger Clemens plays the part of Skid Mark. Clemens currently ranks 8th on the All Time wins list for major league baseball pitchers.See more »
Goofs:
Factual errors: Despite the popular urban legend, putting sugar into a gas tank will not ruin a car's engine (although it is very inconvenient). Sugar does not dissolve in gasoline, so although the crystals could potentially clog the fuel filters or injectors (requiring both them and the tank to be cleaned) it doesn't cause the massive damage that the legend suggests.See more »
Quotes:
[First lines]
[the caption reads "Ocelot, Iowa. 1969." Roy Munson's father is fueling a car at the Munson Service Center. He calls out to the driver:]
Calvert Munson:All set, Charlie!
Young Roy:Pa!
[Young Roy, running, trips over a very low white picket fence, breaking half a picket as he runs to his dad]
Calvert Munson:[Grinning] Whoa!
Young Roy:Hey, Pa! You got time for a game before supper?
Calvert Munson:Go get your ball. I'll meet you out back.
[Mr. Munson has installed a very small bowling lane in the back yard]
Calvert Munson:Okay, Roy, come on, I want to see some smoke on this one!
[...]
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[the caption reads "Ocelot, Iowa. 1969." Roy Munson's father is fueling a car at the Munson Service Center. He calls out to the driver:]
Calvert Munson:All set, Charlie!
Young Roy:Pa!
[Young Roy, running, trips over a very low white picket fence, breaking half a picket as he runs to his dad]
Calvert Munson:[Grinning] Whoa!
Young Roy:Hey, Pa! You got time for a game before supper?
Calvert Munson:Go get your ball. I'll meet you out back.
[Mr. Munson has installed a very small bowling lane in the back yard]
Calvert Munson:Okay, Roy, come on, I want to see some smoke on this one!
[...]
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Referenced in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriters Peter & Bobby Farrelly (2007) (V)See more »
Soundtrack:
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Kingpin, (despite what you may think) is a ground breaking comedy. Don't let the unpopularity of the people's recognition of this film missguide you; it is a truly hilarious film.
Woody Harrelson plays the ultimate dead-beat. A washed up ex-professional bowler. A man who's become a disgrace. A man who would rather float around in his existence as a mortal wound of obscurity and drink himself to death, than possibly making something of himself again. He meets up with a dense amish kid named Ishmael. Ishmael's so stupid, so naive and oblivious
of what's going on around him--that he makes it funny.
Bill Murray appears off and on in this twisted picture--and all of his screen time is absolutely precious . Kingpin is a piece of comedic gold, that many have overlooked....