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John Candy plays hopeless private eye Harry Crumb who is hired to find the kidnapped daughter of a multi-millionaire. He's only been given the job because his corrupt boss is in league with the kidnappers and is sure that Harry Crumb will fail. But Harry may prove that he isn't altogether stupid and that luck is on his side.
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John Candy is bigger, better and more bumbling than ever as the hilarious Harry Crumb--a big-hearted, soft-headed private eye and mix-up master of disuise. When Harry, the last of the great sleuthing Crumbs--and the last person in the firm to ever get an assignment--finally gets a shot at a frontpage kidnapping, it's only because his beady-eyed boss, Eliot Draisen (Jeffrey Jones), doesn't wantthe case solved. At stake is the gorgeous daughter of multi-millionaire P.J. Downing, a $10 million ransom, and Eliot's mistress (Annie Potts). Attired in a bizarre array of goofball disguises, from a Hungarian hairdresser to a hefty housewife, Harry is bound, gagged and determined to crack the case and prove that when it comes to crime, he is one Crumb that won't be swept under the carpet.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By DL Productions UK
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Format:DVD
I remember first seeing this as a child on the TV, I really liked those sort of films, like this and The Naked Gun Trilogy, Leslie Nielson's comic police detective work was just hilarious, so when I heard John Candy had done one I wanted to see it, as I was a big fan already. I was not disappointed, it was very funny, and as a kid I liked every silly moment there was.
Fast forward 20 years or so and this is still very funny, Candy is Harry Crumb, a slap stick private detective who is related to a long line of good detectives. He really is the bottom rung of the family tree in many ways, and finds it hard to live up to the family's expectations.
When a girl is kidnapped, he needs to find the killer, so he enlists young Nikki (Shawnee Smith - Becker), who sort of looks up to him - as her father isn't always there for them. She hates her step mother, and seeks revenge. Harry has to find the kidnapper, and the thief before they go away with the 10 million Dollars.
This is good slap stick fun, John Candy bringing great energy to the movie, with his jovial wit and charm, and Shawnee Smith proving she was already a rising star. There are some really funny moments like Harry getting stuck in a jockey's telephone booth, and the misunderstanding at the table. Both Candy and Smith work well together, and make this film good fun, especially John Candy's impressions and disguises.
This DVD is shockingly poor, no extras whatsoever, though you do get English subtitles. The film is badly transferred too, there is a lot of artefacts and marks on the film, but the sound is not bad, it's a decent enough 2.... Read more ›
Fast forward 20 years or so and this is still very funny, Candy is Harry Crumb, a slap stick private detective who is related to a long line of good detectives. He really is the bottom rung of the family tree in many ways, and finds it hard to live up to the family's expectations.
When a girl is kidnapped, he needs to find the killer, so he enlists young Nikki (Shawnee Smith - Becker), who sort of looks up to him - as her father isn't always there for them. She hates her step mother, and seeks revenge. Harry has to find the kidnapper, and the thief before they go away with the 10 million Dollars.
This is good slap stick fun, John Candy bringing great energy to the movie, with his jovial wit and charm, and Shawnee Smith proving she was already a rising star. There are some really funny moments like Harry getting stuck in a jockey's telephone booth, and the misunderstanding at the table. Both Candy and Smith work well together, and make this film good fun, especially John Candy's impressions and disguises.
This DVD is shockingly poor, no extras whatsoever, though you do get English subtitles. The film is badly transferred too, there is a lot of artefacts and marks on the film, but the sound is not bad, it's a decent enough 2.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
John Franklin Candy made Who`s Harry Crumb the same year as Uncle Buck and brought the same fun and enthusiasm with it. He plays a bungling detective to perfection. An unmissable movie if you enjoy a good laugh. His disguises are hilarious,as is his character,innocent and harmless.
Classic Candy!
Classic Candy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Craig Taylor
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Format:DVD
Many critics panned this film upon it original for not been all that good, fair enough the film has some unfunny moments bt there are many funny scenes.
John Candy is excellent as he always is playing a detective who must find out the culprits behind a kidnap.
Worth a watch, but be warned the typical 80's music in the film has dated it.
John Candy is excellent as he always is playing a detective who must find out the culprits behind a kidnap.
Worth a watch, but be warned the typical 80's music in the film has dated it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A. Beech
Format:DVD
Classic bit of 80's comedy that has been well overdue on a R2 relaese. If your a fan of the late John Candy then you'll know what to expect. Stupid and hilarious.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Grover
Format:DVD
Candy is brilliant in this role as a bumbling detective. Comedy is gentle, but he has hundreds of great lines, this is a greatly underrated film.
By reader
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
brought this for my son for his birthday, so not sure what he thinks of it...thought he would enjoy some good old family fun movie.
By john solley
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i purchased this dvd as i had seen it before and being a big john candy fan this film is never played on the tv ! unlike his other movies which are played quite frequently.
the dvd was wrapped and in new condition and delivered promptly.
all in all i am delighted with the product and the sevices.
the dvd was wrapped and in new condition and delivered promptly.
all in all i am delighted with the product and the sevices.
By Graham
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great film to enjoy with the family, I dont think there is anything the late John Candy has starred in that wouldnt put a smile upon your face.
Who's Harry Crumb? [DVD] [2008]
A nice film to relax with over the weekend.
Who's Harry Crumb? [DVD] [2008]
A nice film to relax with over the weekend.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Awful
Filmed on a very low budget or just badly made is just the start of how bad the film is. There is the odd lapse into humour but is a waste of money unless picked up at much less... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dogbite Dave
3.0 out of 5 stars
Who's Harry Crumb? DVD
Not one of John Candy's best in my opinion, but being John Candy you know there are going to be some laughs in it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Shepo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not His Best
OK if you are a fan of John, otherwise give it a miss. To be honest, I did have a few laughs but my wife, also a fan of John, thought it a bit feeble.
Published 13 months ago by Vincent H Morris
2.0 out of 5 stars
So disappointing
I really wanted to love this film as I'd seen Planes, trains and automobiles and Uncle Buck which were, and are, two of the best film comedies out there... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Cobham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who is Harry Crumb DVD
One of the funniest films ever! John Candy (sadly no longer with us)plays an excellent part as Private Eye who gets the chance to make it to the top, doing so but only through a... Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Kenny B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
WoW - funniest movie ever
If you havent seen whose Harry Crumb, you are not a John Candy fan... best movie - could watch it again and again and again... Oh wait - I have
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Hectorious
5.0 out of 5 stars
hilarious harry!!
i watched this film when it came out in the 80's and it has stayed in my memory all this time. it's funny, witty, child friendly and as harry would say "Exactly" spot on for... Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by Ms. S. J. Littlecott
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