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 behin... Read allHarry 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.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.
- Jennifer Downing
- (as Renee Coleman)
- Mrs. MacIntyre
- (as Michelle Goodger)
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- TriviaJohn Laroquette was John Candy's first choice for the role of Elliott Draisen, because the two had been friends since working together in "Stripes" (1981) eight years earlier. However, Laroquette was busy with "Night Court" (1984) and couldn't accept the role. Candy's good friend and frequent collaborator, John Hughes, then suggested Jeffrey Jones for the role, as Hughes had directed Jones in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986). Candy initially was hesitant because he felt the film would seem too much like a John Hughes film without the involvement of Hughes himself, but Hughes assured Candy that Jones was right for the role and he was cast.
- GoofsThe ransom money is paid in $1,000 bills, which went out of circulation in 1969. While $1,000 bills were still available in 1989, they were very rare and cost more than $1,000. No one would've paid a $10 million ransom in $1,000 bills at that time.
- Quotes
Harry Crumb: [impersonating a Hungarian hairdresser] I am Djour Djilios.
Suki's Salon Receptionist: Could you spell that, please?
Harry Crumb: I don't think so. Try it with a "D".
- Alternate versionsThe British TV version included a scene near the end when John Candy is on top of a vehicle chasing after an aeroplane about to take off. The co-pilot looks out of the window, sees him and says, "What the fuck?!". This scene was not present in UK cinema and video releases which were cut to receive a PG rating, though the word was restored for the 12-rated 2008 Sony DVD.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Biography: To John with Love: A Tribute to John Candy (1995)
- SoundtracksOn Your Side Tonight
Music by Michel Colombier
Lyrics by Kathy Wakefield
Produced by Michel Colombier
Performed by Richard Martin-Ross (as Richard Martin Ross)
"Who's Harry Crumb" is a fun movie, despite it having a somewhat simplistic storyline. But this simple storyline was actually made quite enjoyable by a rather impressive cast ensemble and some great comedy performances.
The movie boasts the performances of the likes as John Candy in the lead, and he does carry the movie quite well. And he is joined by Jeffrey Jones, whom really was well cast for his particular role, and I must admit that I have always found Jeffrey Jones to be enjoyable to watch on the screen. Furthermore, to cement the late 1980s feel, then the cast also includes Tim Thomerson, Barry Corbin, Shawnee Smith and Valri Bromfield.
There are some good laughs in the movie, and I really enjoyed the different roles and characters that John Candy portrayed on the screen, where he was allowed to unfold his comedy talents.
While "Who's Harry Crumb?" is indeed a typical late 1980s comedy through and through, it is one that is well worth watching, especially if you are a fan of John Candy.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Wer ist Harry Crumb?
- Filming locations
- Vancouver International Airport, Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada(the airport climax scenes)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $10,982,364
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,862,719
- Feb 5, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $10,982,364
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1