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Canadian Bacon

  • 1995
  • K-3
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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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
    18K
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    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Alan Alda
      • Rhea Perlman
    • 143User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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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
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    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
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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 filming had wrapped on this film before Wagons east - Eli kuinka villi länsi hävitettiin (1994), which was released a year earlier.
    • 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 Sotaleikit (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 reviews143

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    8/10
    The joke is on you...
    I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled. Just read through the user comments on Canadian Bacon here and I'm chuckleing. Not only is this movie subtly hilarious, its nearly perfect as so many people are only contributing to the joke.

    I recall sitting in a hostel in Switzerland on a trip across Europe, and listening to two American guys drinking and talking to two Austrailians. They were telling them about this hilarious movie called Canadian Bacon that did such a great job of making fun of how stupid and dumb Canadians are.

    Which only makes the movie better, because it is so obviously, once you are in the know, a satire of America and particularly it's arrogant/ignorant (take your pick) stereotypes of Canada.

    Truly, with every scathing review stating "This movie is a waste of time as it makes obvious stabs at Canada. That country should be insulted and the joke gets old." No, the joke only gets better with every American reviewer who doesn't get it, pushing it that much closer to a truly inspired masterpiece.
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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
      • Pekonia kanadalaisittain
    • 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
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    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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