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Roy Munson was raised to be the best bowler in the world (trained early on by his father). But a fellow bowler, Ernie McCracken and a misunderstanding... with some rough punks, leaves poor Roy with the loss of his bowling hand! Not to let this get him down, he gets a prosthetic hand and becomes a travelling sales man. But it's really all down hill for him from that night on until ... One day he meets Ishmael who is Amish and sneaks away from the farm to bowl (his fellow Amish would disown him if they knew)! Roy convinces Ishmael to let him be his trainer and he'll make him the best bowler the world has ever seen. Reluctantly Ishmael agrees to go on the road and shortly afterwards actually finds that life outside the farm is quite fun. Soon their paths cross that of Ernie McCracken who is still a top ranking bowler. While Roy's career and life have landed in the toilet bowl, Ernie is still drawing huge crowds and all the babes! They both square off for the ultimate bowling championship ... to see which one truly IS the champion. Show More

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Summary: Kingpin (1996) follows the story of Roy Munson, a skilled bowler who was raised by his father to be the best in the world. However, a run-in with fellow bowler Ernie McCracken and a group of thugs results in Roy losing his hand. Determined not to let this setback defeat him, Roy acquires a prosthetic hand and becomes a traveling salesman.

But Roy's life takes a downward spiral until he meets Ishmael, an Amish man who secretly enjoys bowling. Roy convinces Ishmael to let him be his trainer, promising to make him the greatest bowler in the world.

Reluctantly, Ishmael agrees, and the unlikely duo embarks on a journey to conquer the world of professional bowling. Along the way, they encounter numerous challenges, including rival bowlers and personal setbacks. However, their friendship and determination push them forward.

Kingpin is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy filled with memorable characters and outrageous moments. As Roy and Ishmael strive to achieve greatness in their own ways, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, following one's passion, and overcoming adversity.

With a combination of slapstick humor and heartfelt storytelling, Kingpin delivers an entertaining and uplifting experience for viewers. Whether you're a fan of bowling or just looking for a good laugh, this film is a must-watch.