Canadian Bacon
"It's lonely at the top when there's no butt left to kick."
Originally released in 1995. Canadian Bacon is a comedy film. directed by Michael Moore.
Starring John Candy, Alan Alda, and Rhea Perlman
Synopsis
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (238 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$178.1K
0.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Candy
as Sheriff Bud B. Boomer
Alan Alda
as U.S. President
Rhea Perlman
as Deputy Honey
Kevin Pollak
as Stuart Smiley, National Security Advisor
Rip Torn
as General Dick Panzer
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Roy Boy
Bill Nunn
as Kabral Jabar
G. D. Spradlin
as R.J. Hacker
Jim Belushi
as Charles Jackal, NBS Reporter
Steven Wright
as RCMP Officer at Headquarters
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $178,104
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Propaganda Films
- David Brown Productions
- Maverick Picture Company
- Dog Eat Dog Films
- Gramercy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canadian Bacon about?
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.
Who directed Canadian Bacon?
Canadian Bacon was directed by Michael Moore.
How long is Canadian Bacon?
Canadian Bacon has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Canadian Bacon released?
Canadian Bacon was released on June 8, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Canadian Bacon?
The main cast of Canadian Bacon includes John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn.
Is Canadian Bacon worth watching?
Canadian Bacon has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 238 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.