Caddyshack is a 1980 American sports comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis and Douglas Kenney. It stars Michael O'Keefe, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, and Bill Murray. Doyle-Murray also has a supporting role. The film was later dedicated to producer Douglas Kenney, who died after the film's release. A sequel, Caddyshack II, followed in 1988, although only Chase reprised his role and the film was poorly received.
Combined theatrical financials and commercial performance across all 2 installments.
Total Worldwide Gross
$39.8M
Cumulative box office receipts
Total Production Budget
$6M
Combined studio investments
Average Gross / Film
$19.9M
Average theatrical return
Commercial Multiple
6.64x
Worldwide Gross vs Budget
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At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a tacky amusement park.