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Canadian Bacon [DVD] [1995]

DVD ~ John Candy
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  • Actors: John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn
  • Directors: Michael Moore
  • Writers: Michael Moore
  • Producers: Michael Moore, David Brown, Freddy De Mann, Gregory Goodman, Kathleen Glynn
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Greek, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, French, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00015N59M
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,461 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Writer and director Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine) serves up a delightfully ludicrous political send-up brimming with madcap hilarity and side-splitting slapstick! Starring legendary funnyman John Candy, as well as Rhea Perlman, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollack, Rip Torn and Steven Wright, Canadian Bacon is one funny, acidic satire!

Faced with sagging approval ratings and disgruntled arms manufacturers, the U.S. President (Alda) decides to cook up a new Cold War … with Canada! And after a flood of media propaganda, Americans waste no time in ‘patriotically’ burning their ice skates and swearing off maple syrup. But when bumbling U.S. sheriff Boomer (Candy) and his hair-trigger deputy Honey (Perlman) decide to take matters into their own hands and lead a pre-emptive strike, they soon find themselves embroiled in a hilarious international incident that’s too close for comfort!

Special Features

  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Interactive menu screens and chapter selections

DVD Technical Information:

  • Soundtrack: Dolby Surround (English, French, Spanish)
  • Subtitles: English for the Hard of Hearing, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek
  • Region Code: 2
  • PAL
  • Colour
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1/16:9
  • Widescreen
  • Running Time: 1 hour 31 minutes


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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, 5 Feb 2004
Michael Moore again pulls another great film out of his hat. A slapstick satire on American politics, Canadian Bacon follows the president (Alan Alda) trying to win back approval ratings with the public by launching a new Cold War on Canada. Unfortunately for him, Niagara Falls Sheriff Budd Boomer, played by the always hilarious John Candy, takes matters into his own hands and leads an assault against the enemy to the north along with his deputy Honey (Rhea Perlman) and his two friends.
With a top notch cast, great direction and brilliant writing, Canadian Bacon is a must see, whether you're a Michael Moore fan or not.
A fitting tribute to John Candy, as this was the last film he completed.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review, 9 Oct 2004
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Many jokes which you will only understand if you are from Niagara Falls / Fort Erie / Buffalo area. Still funny if you are not. But there are various subtle joke which play on that region itself. Such as the 1000 Canadian dollar fine or 10 US dollar fine for not having french written on the truck. Not funny to anyone who does not live there, to many local jokes in this scene itself. Also, John Candy is Canadian! So is Dan Ackroyd. Countless more plays on Canada/US relations in the movie which are perfectly true, and accurately represent both sides. A perfect movie.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Canadian Humour!, 29 Oct 2003
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This review is from: Canadian Bacon [VHS] [1995] (VHS Tape)
I absolutely loved this film, especially the performance by the late John Candy. If you are Canadian, you can't fail to enjoy this movie. There is a good cast, and the story line is very enjoyable. The jokes were pretty on the mark, and I enjoyed the laughable stereotypes of Canucks and Yanks. Very entertaining.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Michael Moore Before He Took Himself Too Seriously
Canadian Bacon is a funny look at politics and how a silly idea can erupt. John Candy's final movie (rest in peace) - and he plays this sheriff, Bud who's in charge of Niagara... Read more
Published 4 months ago by DL Productions UK

5.0 out of 5 stars just good fun
Canadian Bacon starring John Candy arrived earlier than suggested, it is a great fun filled film as his films are, and Michael Moore puts in a very brief appearance he makes super... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. V. E. Venn

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic
I think the comments by people that viewers will only find this film funny if they're from certain areas is silly, I'm English but I got all the jokes I thought the film was ace... Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Lemon

2.0 out of 5 stars A big yawn
I'm a big Michael Moore fan but this is the first movie I've rented from Amazon and stopped watching half way through.
Published 15 months ago by Video Boy

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I learned about Canada
The basic story is that we need to heat up the cold war. This will take the focus off of the president for the slouching economy. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2002 by bernie

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