It's a double dose of side splitting laughter as two of Adam Sandler's best-loved comedies, "Happy Gilmore " and "Billy Madison ," team up together as better-than-ever DVD special editions on November 30, 2004. Filled with hilarious, never-before-seen bonus features that every Sandler fan wants, the collection is priced at $27.98 SRP. Pre-order close is October 12, 2004.
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The release of "The Happy Gilmore / Billy Madison " Collection DVD represents the first two star vehicles of Adam Sandler, whose films have taken in over a billion dollars to date in domestic ticket sales alone. As Sandler has gained popularity, millions of comedy fans can now go back to discover the joys of Sandler's early performances in two of his best loved movies.
You don't have to know the first thing about golf to know that "Happy Gilmore " is a hole-in-one. Adam Sandler stars as one of his most memorable characters: a wannabe hockey player who shakes up the stodgy Pro Golf circuit with his in-your-face attitude and wicked slap shot.
"Billy Madison " stars Sandler as a spoiled 27-year-old heir who must complete grades 1 through 12 in less than six months in order to win his father's respect -- and take control of the family empire. "Billy Madison" stars Darren McGavin as Billy's father and Bridgette Wilson as Billy's third grade teacher.
"The Happy Gilmore / Billy Madison " Collection Bonus Features include never-before-seen deleted scenes and a gag reel for both films that will delight Sandler fans and comedy lovers. Watch for scenes of a rising young comedian named Ben Stiller in a number of the deleted scenes.
"Happy Gilmore": Deleted Scenes At Grandma's House The Waterbury Open Happyland Mini-golf Happy on Tour The Tour Championship At the Nursing Home Gag Reel "Happy Gilmore" is available in widescreen for the first time ever "Billy Madison": Deleted Scenes The Pool, Penguins and Pornography Billy At Home Being Billy School Days Eric and Principal Anderson Academic Decathlon & Graduation Gag Reel Synopses
"Happy Gilmore"
As a kid, Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) dreamed of becoming a professional hockey player. Unfortunately, he couldn't skate and his hair-trigger temper made him a hothead even by NHL standards. Now as an adult, things aren't going much better: After his girlfriend walks out on him he learns that his grandmother (Frances Bay) is about to lose her house to the IRS.
On the brink of despair, Happy discovers that his mediocre hockey skills translate into an almost supernatural ability to hit a golf ball. After country club pro Cubbs Petersen (Carl Weathers) takes him under his wing, Happy joins the PGA tour to try to win enough money to save Grandma's home. But to succeed, he has to defeat tournament favorite Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), an egotistical veteran who will stop at nothing to retain his star status.
"Billy Madison"
Hotel tycoon Brian Madison (Darren McGavin) is on the verge of retirement and wants nothing more than to hand over his empire to his only son Billy (Adam Sandler). The problem is, Billy is a spoiled, immature lout who only graduated from high school thanks to his father's bribery. When Madison Sr. announces his plans to turn over the company to Billy's nemesis, scheming vice president Eric (Bradley Whitford), Billy offers to prove his worthiness by going back to school and completing grades one through 12 again in 24 weeks -. this time without any help.
To run this educational gamut Billy must survive a family of bullies, some wacky teachers and a former pro wrestler turned principal. Still, school is a whole lot more fun the second time around, especially when third grade teacher Veronica Vaughn (Bridgette Wilson) turns out to be the girl of Billy's dreams.
Billy Madison features songs by Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, The Cars, Culture Club, The Ramones and Styx.
The DVD is available on pre-order from Amazon , further details in our database .
Source: Universal Studios Home Video
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