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Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Paul Flaherty
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Annie Potts, Barry Corbin, Jeffrey Jones, John Candy, Shawnee Smith, Tim Thomerson
Published ID: 837
UPC: 043396701397,
Plot: John Candy's popularity from his appearances on the Canadian television series Second City TV did not translate into film success until he made the John Hughes comedy Uncle Buck. Who's Harry Crumb? was released just before the more well-known film, and some SCTV regulars make cameo appearances. In this farcical comedy, Candy plays bumbling Harry Crumb, scion of a family of great detectives, who works as a trainee in the agency his legendary grandparents founded. His slimey boss Eliot Draisen (Jeffrey Jones) assigns the inept young detective to find the kidnapped daughter of a multi-millionaire. The plot twist is that Draisen doesn't want the kidnappers found, for reasons of his own. While Crumb blithely bumbles along through various mishaps, Draisen tries to put the moves on the millionaire's wife (Annie Potts). Fans of Candy will probably enjoy this film, which he dominates with his comedic talents and (literally) large presence. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
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Wishing for deleted scenes
Added 9/16/2009

I really enjoyed this movie, even though I'm not the biggest John Candy fan. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon when Saturday night is still keeping you from getting off the couch.

My only complaint is that I remember first seeing the movie on TV when I was visiting a friend in New York, and there was a hilarious scene that took place in the wine cellar, John Candy accidentally starts a machine that shoots clay pigeons all over the cellar and floods it with wine.

The scene must have been added to the TV broadcast to cover the bra scene being deleted, but was not part of the theatrical release and is not on the DVD. Which is weird, because if you watch the scene where they play footsie under the table at dinner, one of John Candy's pant legs is stained halfway up the shin with wine. With the deletion of the scene, that makes no sense.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents.

Maybe if they ever release this movie in Blue Ray they will have the "director's cut" or some actual features added, like the deleted scenes.

Anyone else ever notice this? Or am I a complete continuity nerd?

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
What's up with Harry Crumb
Added 9/11/2009

I was really disappointed that the film had been edited and certain scenes ommitted. They ought to have to disclose the fact that it is not the original movie
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Classic John Candy
Added 1/28/2009

A detective without a clue that manages to destroy just about everything he touches while he stumbles through. Harry Crumb is one of John Candy's classics, from the slap stick humor to the disguises. Get this movie if you want a good belly laugh.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny
Added 10/23/2008

Maybe not his funniest but if you loved John Candy like I do it is a worthwhile, funny flick.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
John Candy
Added 7/6/2008

John Candy was under-rated in his time, its a shame he is gone, He was not only Funny he had Talent !!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Wishing for deleted scenes
Added 9/16/2009

I really enjoyed this movie, even though I'm not the biggest John Candy fan. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon when Saturday night is still keeping you from getting off the couch.

My only complaint is that I remember first seeing the movie on TV when I was visiting a friend in New York, and there was a hilarious scene that took place in the wine cellar, John Candy accidentally starts a machine that shoots clay pigeons all over the cellar and floods it with wine.

The scene must have been added to the TV broadcast to cover the bra scene being deleted, but was not part of the theatrical release and is not on the DVD. Which is weird, because if you watch the scene where they play footsie under the table at dinner, one of John Candy's pant legs is stained halfway up the shin with wine. With the deletion of the scene, that makes no sense.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents.

Maybe if they ever release this movie in Blue Ray they will have the "director's cut" or some actual features added, like the deleted scenes.

Anyone else ever notice this? Or am I a complete continuity nerd?

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
What's up with Harry Crumb
Added 9/11/2009

I was really disappointed that the film had been edited and certain scenes ommitted. They ought to have to disclose the fact that it is not the original movie
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Classic John Candy
Added 1/28/2009

A detective without a clue that manages to destroy just about everything he touches while he stumbles through. Harry Crumb is one of John Candy's classics, from the slap stick humor to the disguises. Get this movie if you want a good belly laugh.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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