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Who's Harry Crumb?

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
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John Candy in Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
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  • Comedy
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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.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
16K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,897
3,630
  • Director
    • Paul Flaherty
  • Writers
    • Robert Conte
    • Peter Wortmann
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Jeffrey Jones
    • Annie Potts
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Flaherty
  • Writers
    • Robert Conte
    • Peter Wortmann
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Jeffrey Jones
    • Annie Potts
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Harry Crumbas Harry Crumb
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • Eliot Draisenas Eliot Draisen
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Helen Downingas Helen Downing
    Tim Thomerson
    Tim Thomerson
    • Vince Barnesas Vince Barnes
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • P.J. Downingas P.J. Downing
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Nikki Downingas Nikki Downing
    Valri Bromfield
    Valri Bromfield
    • Detective Caseyas Detective Casey
    Doug Steckler
    • Dwayneas Dwayne
    Renée Coleman
    Renée Coleman
    • Jennifer Downingas Jennifer Downing
    • (as Renee Coleman)
    Wesley Mann
    Wesley Mann
    • Timas Tim
    Tamsin Kelsey
    Tamsin Kelsey
    • Marieas Marie
    Joe Flaherty
    Joe Flaherty
    • Doormanas Doorman
    Fiona Roeske
    • Crumb Receptionistas Crumb Receptionist
    Lori O'Byrne
    • Karenas Karen
    Michele Goodger
    Michele Goodger
    • Mrs. MacIntyreas Mrs. MacIntyre
    • (as Michelle Goodger)
    Beverley Elliott
    Beverley Elliott
    • Joanneas Joanne
    P. Lynn Johnson
    P. Lynn Johnson
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Peter Yunker
    • Jeffrey Brandtas Jeffrey Brandt
    • Director
      • Paul Flaherty
    • Writers
      • Robert Conte
      • Peter Wortmann
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was the first of four movies starring John Candy first released in 1989. The others were: Uncle Buck (1989), Speed Zone (1989), and The Rocket Boy (1989).
    • Goofs
      The 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 versions
      The 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: To John with Love: A Tribute to John Candy (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      On Your Side Tonight
      Music by Michel Colombier

      Lyrics by Kathy Wakefield

      Produced by Michel Colombier

      Performed by Richard Martin-Ross (as Richard Martin Ross)

    User reviews73

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    One of my favorite John Candy films.
    John Candy was exploring his performing roots in the character of Harry Crumb. I imagine he enjoyed that. The Indian air conditioner repair man, the Hungarian hair stylist, the overweight jockey. Candy did a ton of these types of characters for years on stage and TV. It's a nice return for fans of SCTV like me. Fans of that show would remember Yosh Shmenge, Tommy Shanks, Mr Mambo, Harry: the guy with the snake on his face, Divine, Johnny La Rue and who knows how many others on stage. This film offers a view of Candy's ability to create comic characters like that. Harry Crumb himself is an excellent comic character. A detective who stumbles on his own ego and family legacy but still manages to back into solving the case. It is a good vehicle for his talent in this regard.

    Most of Candy's films explored his range as an actor but this movie is comedy. Not many (or any) moments of pathos like in his work for John Hughes. I like this alot more than movies like The Great Outdoors and Ridiculous. Cable TV played Candy's movies alot in those days and this one usually kept me watching and happy.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wer ist Harry Crumb?
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver International Airport, Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • NBC Productions
      • Arnon Milchan Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,982,364
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,862,719
      • Feb 5, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,982,364
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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