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Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) -- Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.

Overview

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Director:
Paul Flaherty
Writers (WGA):
Robert Conte (written by) &
Peter Martin Wortmann (written by)
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Release Date:
3 February 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Mystery more
Tagline:
Nerves of steel. Body of iron. Brain of stone.
Plot:
Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
John Candy: We'll certainly miss 'ya more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Candy ... Harry Crumb

Jeffrey Jones ... Eliot Draisen

Annie Potts ... Helen Downing

Tim Thomerson ... Vince Barnes

Barry Corbin ... P.J. Downing

Shawnee Smith ... Nikki Downing
Valri Bromfield ... Detective Casey
Doug Steckler ... Dwayne
Renée Coleman ... Jennifer Downing (as Renee Coleman)

Wesley Mann ... Tim the Butler
Tamsin Kelsey ... Marie Cannell

Joe Flaherty ... Doorman
Fiona Roeske ... Crumb Receptionist
Lori O'Byrne ... Karen
Michele Goodger ... Mrs. MacIntyre (as Michelle Goodger)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:L | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #29425) | France:U | UK:12 (uncut version) | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:11 | West Germany:12 | UK:PG (cut) | Australia:M

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Anachronisms: The ransom money is paid in thousand dollar bills, which went out of circulation 20 years earlier (1969). Although 1000 dollar bills were still available, they were (are) very rare and cost more than 1000 dollars. There is virtually no way they would have paid a 10 million dollar ransom in thousand dollar bills at that time. more
Quotes:
Helen Downing: Back then, dinner and a movie might have gotten you into some girl's panties, but it's gonna take a lot more than that to get into mine. more
Soundtrack:
Big Fun (Harry Crumb) more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
John Candy: We'll certainly miss 'ya, 28 April 2002
7/10
Author: Agent10 from Tucson, AZ

John Candy's best film, by far. Granted, he's been in such classics like Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Little Shop of Horrors, but this is a film where he had to completely stand alone as THE MAN. Campy, fun and entertaining, this film is a great find for anyone who loves old-school comedies. As for those who like American Pie and There's Something About Mary, its best you go back under your rocks.

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