John Candy Great Film Moments
The Rescuers Down Under
The Rescuers Down Under (1990) - Is This a Non-Stop Flight? - Wilbur (John Candy) attempts to take off during the snowy night to transport Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Miss Bianca (Eva Gabor).
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - Sharing Feelings with Men - Around the campfire with the other guys, Phil Taylor (Richard Lewis) decides it's a good time to tell some personal stories.
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - Belle, Not Just a Whore - James Harlow (John Candy) romantically confides to Belle (Ellen Greene) that he doesn't see her as just a whore.
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - Big Snake That Makes Women Faint - To the displeasure of Little Feather (Rodney A. Grant), White Cloud (Stuart Proud Eagle Grant) allows the white men to pass through Indian country safely.
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - Indian Country - James Harlow (John Candy) leads the trail of wagons mistakenly through Indian country, and Julian (John C. McGinley) convienently has a pair of moccasin shoes.
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - James Harlow Wagon Master - A drunk James Harlow (John Candy) explains the route back east to Phil (Richard Lewis) and Ben (Robert Picardo).
Wagons East
Wagons East (1994) - My Doll - James Harlow (John Candy) shows off his chivalrous side when he picks up a dropped doll from the brush.
Home Alone
Home Alone (1990) - Trailer #1 - Eight-year-old Kevin makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Tom Mankiewicz and starring John Candy, Raymond Burr, Dylan Baker, Charles Rocket, David Rasche. A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Once Upon a Crime...
Once Upon a Crime... (1992) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Eugene Levy and starring John Candy, James Belushi, Richard Lewis, Giancarlo Giannini, George Hamilton. Directed by Eugene Levy. With John Candy, James Belushi, Cybill Shepherd, Sean Young. Phoebe and fellow American Julian Peters meet in Rome, find a lost dog, and agree to return it to Monte Carlo to split the five thousand dollar reward…
Spaceballs
Spaceballs (1987) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman. When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet’s air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of “The Schwartz.” Can he master it in time to save the day?
Spaceballs
Spaceballs (1987) - Trailer #2 - Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman. When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet’s air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of “The Schwartz.” Can he master it in time to save the day?
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon (1995) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Michael Moore and starring John Candy, Alan Alda, Kevin Pollak, Rip Torn, Kevin J. O’Connor. Canadian Bacon is the only fictitious film from Director Michael Moore. This comedy is about an American president who decides to go to war to bring the public’s opinion of him up during election time. Canadian Bacon is actor John Candy’s last film.
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Howard Deutch and starring Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Chris Young, Ian Giatti, Robert Prosky. Suburbanite Chet Ripley takes his family to a lakeside resort for what he thinks will be a quiet vacation away from it all. But then his snobby brother-in-law Roman Craig shows up with his snooty brood, and unexpected mishaps ensue. The two families try to get along ? but they didn’t count on Mother Nature stepping in to add her two cents.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Trailer #1 - Directed by John Hughes and starring John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Garrett M. Brown, Jay Underwood, Brian Tarantina. Uncle Buck has a reputation for being unreliable and a bit of a house wrecker. It is therefore with reluctance, his sister-in-law agrees to leave Buck looking after the kids (two harmless youngsters and a rebelious teenager) when she visits her sick father.
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Walter Hill and starring Richard Pryor, John Candy, Stephen Collins, Jerry Orbach, Pat Hingle. A minor league baseball player has to waste $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million; however he’s not allowed to tell anyone about the deal.
JFK
JFK (1991) - Trailer #1 - The story of Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner), the New Orleans District Attorney that discovers there’s more to the Kennedy assassination than what the government told America in the Warren Commission.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - Robert Wagner! - Jack (John Candy) is surprised to discover that Robert Wagner (Robert Wagner) has been cast in the role of Jack Gates.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - Don't Write Drunk - Jack (John Candy) realizes that writing while drunk can lead to awkward and embarrassing moments in the soap opera world.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - I'm the Lox - Back in the real world, Jack (John Candy) reunites with Louise (Mariel Hemingway) when he recognizes her strange lunch order.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - I Am Jack Gates - Jack (John Candy) jumps through a window and saves Janet (Mariel Hemingway) from some thugs.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - Beyond Our Dreams - After filming a scene for “Beyond Our Dreams,” Dennis (David Rasche) and Laura (Emma Samms) discuss acting technique.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - Nervous, Huh? - Nervous for her audition, Louise (Mariel Hemingway) has an awkward run-in with Jack (John Candy) and a fellow actress (Margot Kidder).
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - The Cable Guy - When the cable repairman (Mark Boone Junior) criticizes the quality of a soap opera, Jack (John Candy) admits to writing it.
Delirious
Delirious (1991) - I Created This Whole Town - Jack (John Candy) tries to convince Janet (Mariel Hemingway) that they’re living inside a soap opera.
Vacation
Vacation (1983) - Trailer #1 - Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his family endure one misadventure after the next on their way to Walley World.
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Suck My Wake - Roman (Dan Aykroyd) grooms while attempting to make a call on a primitive cell phone, and Chet (John Candy) struggles to drive Roman’s fancy boat.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - So Much For Promises - Uncle Buck (John Candy) is upset when Tia doesn’t keep her promise to take care of her brother and sister while he goes to the racetrack.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - Owen - Neal (Steve Martin) and (John Candy) are disgusted when they meet Owen (Dylan Baker), Gus’ redneck son.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - Going the Wrong Way - Del (John Candy) almost kills Neal (Steve Martin) by driving down the wrong side of the highway.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - The Same Underwear - Neal (Steve Martin) and Del (John Candy) bargain with a motel clerk for a room.
Stripes
Stripes (1981) - Razzle-Dazzle at Graduation - Winger (Bill Murray) leads his men through their drill display, impressing the general.
Stripes
Stripes (1981) - We're Mutants - Winger (Bill Murray) inspires the troops with a rousing speech about American greatness and “Old Yeller.”
Once Upon a Crime...
Once Upon a Crime... (1992) - Between One and One Thirty - Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) questions Augie Morosco (John Candy) and his ties to the others involved it the investigation.
Once Upon a Crime...
Once Upon a Crime... (1992) - The Killers Are Revealed - Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) identifies the “who really dunnit” in the Madame Van Dougan murder case.
Once Upon a Crime...
Once Upon a Crime... (1992) - The Only Way to Win in a Casino - Augie Morosco (John Candy) introduces himself to Neil (James Belushi) and Marilyn (Cybill Shepherd) and offers his 2 cents on the perils of gambling.
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon (1995) - Hockey Fight - Boomer (John Candy) starts a brawl at a hockey game when he insults Canadian beer.
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon (1995) - Boomer Raids Canada - Boomer (John Candy) and his friends raid Canada to commit heinous crimes.
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon (1995) - Canadian Prisoners - The team looks for Honey at a Canadian jail.
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon (1995) - Language Police - A Canadian officer (Dan Aykroyd) forces Bud (John Candy) to paint French graffiti on his truck to go along with the English graffiti.
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers (1980) - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - The Blues Brothers play the big show and bring the house down.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Would Ya Like to See My Hatchet? - Uncle Buck (John Candy) explains to Bug (Jay Underwood) what he likes to do with his hatchet.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - The Buck-mobile - Uncle Buck (John Candy) takes the kids to school in his sweet ride.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Moley Russel's Wart - Uncle Buck (John Candy) has a meeting with Maizy’s (Gaby Hoffman) Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hogarth (Suzanna Shepherd) and her mole.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - I'm Your Uncle Buck - Miles (Macaulay Culkin) interrogates Uncle Buck (John Candy) in the kitchen.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Battle of Wills - Uncle Buck (John Candy) tries to convince Tia (Jean Louisa Kelly) to go bowling with him.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Here Comes Buck - All the neighbors know when Uncle Buck (John Candy) arrives at Bob’s (Garrett M. Brown).
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - His Name is Bug - Buck (John Candy) meets Tia’s (Jean Louisa Kelly) boyfriend, Bug (Jay Underwood).
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Squashing a Bug - Uncle Buck (John Candy) finally takes care of the Bug (Jay Underwood) problem.
Uncle Buck
Uncle Buck (1989) - Happy Birthday, Miles - Uncle Buck (John Candy) tries to make Miles’ (Macaulay Culkin) birthday special. Even if that means turning away Pooter-the-Clown (Mike Starr).
Spaceballs
Spaceballs (1987) - Rescuing the Princess - Captain of the Guard (Stephen Tobolowsky) finds out his men have mistakenly captured the gang’s stunt doubles.
Spaceballs
Spaceballs (1987) - Ludicrous Speed - Space Ball One goes to plaid when Helmet (Rick Moranis) insists on taking the ship to Ludicrous Speed.
Spaceballs
Spaceballs (1987) - Radar Is Jammed - Radar Technician (Michael Winslow) demonstrates that the radar is jammed.
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - He's on My Face! - Chet (John Candy) and Roman (Dan Aykroyd) do battle with a “sonar-guided rodent.”
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Big Bear Chase Me! - The bald bear terrorizes Chet (John Candy) and the others, till Wally (Robert Prosky) arrives with his shotgun lamp.
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Baiting the Bears - Chet (John Candy) and his son go bear-watching, but their Zagnut bait draws the bears too close.
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors (1988) - Horny the Bear - In the middle of romantic role-playing, Chet (John Candy) and Connie (Stephanie Faracy) are surprised by Roman’s (Dan Aykroyd) camera.
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - 10 Million, 10 Million, 10 Million Dollars - Spike (John Candy) gleefully tells Monty (Richard Pryor) he made him “10 million, 10 million, 10 million dollars!”
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - None of the Above - Monty (Richard Pryor) announces a simple campaign platform: Vote “None of the Above.”
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - Guilty, With A Real Good Excuse - Addressing a stern judge, Monty (Richard Pryor) and Spike (John Candy) mount a defense of the previous night’s skirmish.
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - Morty King, King of the Mimics - Morty King (Rick Moranis), the self-billed “king of the mimics,” repeats Monty’s (Richard Pryor) every word.
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions (1985) - Spike Talks Trash - Catcher Spike (John Candy) distracts a Yankee batter by trash-talking his wife.
Stripes
Stripes (1981) - Chicks Dig Me - Ziskey (Harold Ramis) and Winger (Bill Murray) introduce themselves to the platoon.
Stripes
Stripes (1981) - Psycho and Ox - The group meets two cadets: antisocial Psycho (Conrad Dunn) and weight-challenged Ox (John Candy).
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