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Quick Info

Rating

5.1/10

Release1991

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Cinema Art

Smart Egg Pictures

SF Studios

Viking Film

Movie

The Accidental Golfer

1991

1h 47m

5.1

Comedy

Synopsis

I bet anyone can get better at golf than you are in one week, a golfer says to her golfing businessman for a boyfriend in a quarrel. Unfortunately Stig-Helmer is standing nearby when the boyfriend accepts the bet, and he is chosen to be the competitor. Stig-Helmer has never played the game before, but his Norwegian friend Ole promises to help him.

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