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Canadian Bacon

  • 1995
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
17K
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Canadian Bacon (1995)
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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.The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.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
    • Rhea Perlman
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Alan Alda
      • Rhea Perlman
    • 142User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Sheriff Bud Boomer
    Alan Alda
    Alan Alda
    • President of the United States
    Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman
    • Honey
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Stu Smiley
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • General Dick Panzer
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Roy Boy
    Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn
    • Kabral
    G.D. Spradlin
    G.D. Spradlin
    • R.J. Hacker
    Steven Wright
    Steven Wright
    • Niagara Mountie
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Charles Jackal
    Brad Sullivan
    Brad Sullivan
    • Gus
    Stanley Anderson
    Stanley Anderson
    • Edwin S. Simon
    Richard Council
    Richard Council
    • Russian President
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Canadian Prime Minister
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • Panzer's Aide
    Bruce Hunter
    Bruce Hunter
    • President's Aide
    Beth Amos
    Beth Amos
    • Ruthie
    Jack Mather
    • Pops
    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final theatrical feature film of actor, comedian, and movie star John Candy, although it was shot before the earlier released "Wagons East."
    • Goofs
      Sheriff Bud Boomer pronounces "Toronto" like a native of the city (tuh-RON-oh), as opposed to most non-natives (tuh-RON-toh). The actor who plays the role, John Candy, was born and raised in Toronto.
    • Quotes

      Boomer: There's a time to think, and a time to act. And this, gentlemen, is no time to think.

    • Crazy credits
      No Canadians were harmed during this production.
    • Connections
      Edited from WarGames (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      God Bless America Again
      Written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins

      Used by permission of ATV Music Corp.

      Performed by Tex Ritter

      Courtesy of Liberty Records

      Under license from CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews142

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    Somebody has a great understanding of culture
    As a person who has spent half his life on each side of the 49th parallel, I was delightfully impressed with this movie. There were countless cultural statements and innuendos that were absolutely hilarious. I can certainly see how someone unfamiliar with Canadian tradition and culture might not 'get' this movie. However, if you've lived in, visited, or known someone from Canada, this movie will provide non-stop laughs. Canada was certainly slapped in the face a number of times, but the balance was fair, with the Canadians scoring a number of blows against the Americans. Definitely worth the watch if you've got ties to Canada, otherwise it may seem silly and pointless.
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    • mikekanderson
    • Dec 20, 2003

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    FAQ1

    • Canadian Bacon is the last Candy movie to be released, Wagons East! the second-to-last. Candy died in Durango MX, where the latter was filmed. Are we safe in saying that Canadian Bacon was shot first, but released posthumously?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Michael Moore Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Канадський бекон
    • Filming locations
      • Pickering, Ontario, Canada(Power plant control room)
    • Production companies
      • Dog Eat Dog Films
      • Gramercy Pictures (I)
      • Maverick Picture Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $163,971
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,349
      • Sep 24, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $163,971
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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