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.
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Did you know
- TriviaFinal theatrical feature film of actor, comedian, and movie star John Candy, although filming had wrapped on this film before Wagons East (1994), which was released a year earlier.
- GoofsSheriff 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.
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Edwin S. Simon, NBS News Anchor: The Canadians. They walk among us. William Shatner. Michael J. Fox. Monty Hall. Mike Meyers. Alex Trebek. All of them Canadians. All of them here.
- Crazy creditsNo Canadians were harmed during this production.
- ConnectionsEdited from WarGames (1983)
- SoundtracksGod 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
Featured review
John Candy was and still is one of my favorite comedians. He knew the art of comedy...and it didn't have to be laced with profanity.
One of the reviews suggest it is offensive to Canadians...what??????
In the film Canadians are portrayed as polite, clean and somewhat naive...Americans are portrayed as violent, dirty and somewhat naive.
For every joke aimed at Canadians is aimed back at Americans...that's what makes the film funny though...it is much like the actual relationship between the countries.
For Canadians...hearing John Candy respond to the capital of Canada being Ottawa was priceless..."What do you think were stupid?", hilarious. :)
Also funny...the streets of Toronto being bare!! Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America. Suddenly...everyone disappears...
Candy will be missed! RIP John!
One of the reviews suggest it is offensive to Canadians...what??????
In the film Canadians are portrayed as polite, clean and somewhat naive...Americans are portrayed as violent, dirty and somewhat naive.
For every joke aimed at Canadians is aimed back at Americans...that's what makes the film funny though...it is much like the actual relationship between the countries.
For Canadians...hearing John Candy respond to the capital of Canada being Ottawa was priceless..."What do you think were stupid?", hilarious. :)
Also funny...the streets of Toronto being bare!! Toronto is the 5th largest city in North America. Suddenly...everyone disappears...
Candy will be missed! RIP John!
- davidrshannon
- Jul 19, 2000
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- Language
- Also known as
- Канадський бекон
- Filming locations
- Pickering, Ontario, Canada(Power plant control room)
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Box office
- 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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