Kingpin (1996 film)

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Kingpin is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly and written by Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, and Bill Murray. The film's plot follows Roy Munson (Harrelson), a former bowling prodigy whose career is cut short after he loses his hand, and his attempt to return to the sport by managing Ishmael (Quaid), a talented Amish bowler. The film was shot primarily in and around Pittsburgh, which stood in for locations including Scranton, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and Reno, Nevada. Released by MGM/UA Distribution Co. on July 26, 1996, it grossed $32.2 million worldwide against a production budget of $25 million. Kingpin received mixed reviews from critics upon release, with criticism focused on its reliance on crude and mean-spirited comedy.

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