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Canadian Bacon (1995)

PG 91 min  -  Comedy  -   22 September 1995 (USA)
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The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.

Director:

Michael Moore

Writer:

Michael Moore

Stars:

John Candy, Alan Alda and Rhea Perlman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Candy ...
Alan Alda ...
Rhea Perlman ...
Kevin Pollak ...
Stu Smiley
Rip Torn ...
Kevin J. O'Connor ...
Bill Nunn ...
Kabral
G.D. Spradlin ...
R. J. Hacker (as G. D. Spradlin)
Steven Wright ...
Niagara Mountie
James Belushi ...
Charles Jackal (as Jim Belushi)
Brad Sullivan Brad Sullivan ...
Gus
Stanley Anderson ...
Edwin S. Simon
Richard Council ...
Russian President
Wallace Shawn ...
Canadian Prime Minister
Michael Copeman Michael Copeman ...
Panzer's Aide
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Storyline

The US economy is in a rut, and so is the president's approval rating. What we need is a good war, but the Russians aren't interested. Hey -- how about that big polite country to the north? Niagara Fall Sheriff Bud B. Boomer takes this all a bit too seriously, though. Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Niagara Falls | Canada | U.S. President | Anti Propaganda | Motorcycle Cop  | See more »

Taglines:

Surrender pronto, or we'll level Toronto! See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Kanadiko bacon See more »

Filming Locations:

Buffalo, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$53,349 (USA) (25 September 1995) (14 Screens)

Gross:

$178,104 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Dog Eat Dog Films, Gramercy Pictures (I), Maverick Picture Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

One of the odd little "inside" jokes is the title: "Canadian Bacon" is an American term. According to the American Pork Producers Association, the name was coined to designate that style of bacon which was, many years ago, imported from Canada because such a cut was not produced in the U.S. at the time. Canadians generally call such bacon "back bacon". See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: During the opening scenes, the camera vehicle is reflected the President's black Town Car limousine. See more »

Quotes

Smiley: When have you ever heard anyone say, "Honey, lets stay in and order Canadian food"?
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Crazy Credits

Set Decorator Carol Lavoie is credited as Set Director. See more »

Connections

References A Hole in the Head (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

"High Hopes"
Written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)
Published by Maraville Music Corp. See more »