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Armed and Dangerous

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
12K
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John Candy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
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  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
A fired cop and useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.A fired cop and useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.A fired cop and useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • Brian Grazer(story)
    • Harold Ramis(story)
    • James Keach(story)
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Meg Ryan
    • Eugene Levy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • Brian Grazer(story)
    • Harold Ramis(story)
    • James Keach(story)
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Meg Ryan
    • Eugene Levy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 17Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:29
    Trailer

    Photos52

    Still of Sydney Urshan, Eugene Levy and John Candy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Meg Ryan, John Candy, and Eugene Levy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Meg Ryan, Chevy Chase, John Candy, Jack Palance, and Eugene Levy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    John Candy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Meg Ryan, John Candy, and Eugene Levy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    John Candy and Eugene Levy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    John Candy and Eugene Levy in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Brion James in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Kenneth McMillan in Armed and Dangerous (1986)
    Jonathan Banks in Armed and Dangerous (1986)

    Top cast

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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Frank Dooley
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Maggie Cavanaugh
    Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy
    • Norman Kane
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Michael Carlino
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Captain Clarence O'Connell
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • Anthony Lazarus
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Clyde Klepper
    Don Stroud
    Don Stroud
    • Sergeant Rizzo
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Kokolovitch
    Steve Railsback
    Steve Railsback
    • The Cowboy
    Robert Burgos
    Robert Burgos
    • Mel Nedler
    Tony Burton
    Tony Burton
    • Cappy
    Robert Gray
    • Butcher
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    • Raisin
    Stacy Keach Sr.
    Stacy Keach Sr.
    • Judge
    Bruce Kirby
    Bruce Kirby
    • Police Captain
    Saveliy Kramarov
    Saveliy Kramarov
    • Olaf
    Judy Landers
    Judy Landers
    • Noreen
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Brian Grazer(story)
      • Harold Ramis(story)
      • James Keach(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Harold Ramis executive produced the film but asked to have his name removed from both the producer and screenwriter credits because he did not like the final cut of the film. Only his producer credit was removed.
    • Goofs
      The gun claimed to be a .50 caliber, is actually a .454 Casull.
    • Quotes

      Norman Kane: That's it? Just like that, huh?

      Maggie Cavanaugh: Mr. Kane, there are only two things that you have to remember - never fall asleep where anyone can see you and make sure your name is very clearly marked on your lunch.

      Norman Kane: Well, I can handle that.

    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Candy's Theme
      Composed and Produced by Maurice White and Bill Meyers

      Performed by Bill Meyers

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An instant classic, underrated.
    While most reviews describe this movie as 'just an average comedy', even at this, Armed and Dangerous is a laugh and a half. It's charming, fast-paced, and furthermore, I adored Candy and Levy's interactions on-screen. One minute, they're ragging on each other, the next, they're the best of friends.

    The movie also has, though almost impossible to find a copy of, an excellent soundtrack, including "Armed and Dangerous" by Atlantic Starr, and, of course, half a dozen or so other popular 80s hits. With that, the movie is also on DVD, and while it doesn't have much in the way of extras, it does include anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound.

    Possibly the only complaint one could make we might all agree on was that it was just too short. At just under an hour and a half, as endearing as each minute is, the film does leave much to be desired.

    All in all, Armed and Dangerous is a mid-80s classic well-worth watching. It's the perfect blend of action and comedy, and SCTV fans will find that it's no flop for either Candy or Levy; even as the script is considered by some to be lacking, both hide it well.
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    • Oct 20, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Armed & Dangerous
    • Filming locations
      • Deja Vu Showgirls - 6315 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi V Productions
      • Frostbacks
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,945,534
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,348,276
      • Aug 17, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,945,534
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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