About this release
Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, Kingpin (1996) is an American sports comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid and Bill Murray. The film follows a former professional bowler who teams up with an Amish prodigy in an attempt to win a major bowling tournament. Produced during the 1990s wave of broad studio comedies, the film blends sports competition with character-driven humor. Från IMDB: An amateur state bowling champion whose professional aspirations are prematurely dashed when he gets Munsoned hopes to ride a new bowling prodigy to success and riches by becoming his manager.
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Disc 1
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Kingpin (1996)
114 min
Comedy
After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Credits
Director
Bobby Farrelly
Peter Farrelly
Writer
Mort Nathan
Barry Fanaro
Cast
Woody Harrelsonas Roy Munson
Randy Quaidas Ishmael Boorg
Vanessa Angelas Claudia
Bill Murrayas Ernie McCracken
Chris Elliottas The Gambler
William Jordanas Mr. Boorg
Nancy Frey-Jareckias Sarah Boorg
Richard Tysonas Owner Of Stiffy's
Lin Shayeas Landlady
Zen Gesneras Thomas
Cinematographer
Mark Irwin
Composer
Freedy Johnston
Editor
Christopher Greenbury
Producer
Brad Krevoy
Steven Stabler
Bradley Thomas
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 2, 2026