
Canadian Bacon IMDB
- Cast: Alan Alda, John Candy, Rhea Perlman, More
Director: Michael Moore
Category: Comedy, Special Interest
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Synopsis
In Michael Moore's political satire, the U.S. President
(Alan Alda) decides to wage a Cold War against Canada in an attempt to reverse
his slipping popularity, and, as a result, he drives a small group of incensed
Canadians to take matters into their own hands. Alda is the first president
in years not to lead his country into war, which naturally means that his
approval rating is dangerously low. The sure-fire way to boost his popularity
is to start a war and demonstrate American superiority. Unfortunately, as
his advisors point out, the U.S. has run out of enemies. That is, until Alda's
National Security Advisor Stuart Smiley (Kevin Pollak) happens to catch a
segment on the news about a brawl at a Canadian hockey game that began when
local American sheriff Bud Boomer (John Candy) made a remark about Canadian
beer. This incident give Smiley the notion to make the public believe that
Canada is their new enemy. Determined to demonstrate the mighty power of America
to the Canadians, Boomer gets a group of equally angry fellow Americans together
to cross the border and perform the most serious of all Canadian crimes --
littering. However, the invasion is foiled and Boomer's numerous blunders
threaten to turn a fabricated war into a real one. Written, directed, and
produced by Michael Moore, best known for Roger and Me (1989), his scathing
documentary on General Motors, Canadian Bacon takes lighthearted jabs at the
differences between the U.S. and Canada, while also satirizing America's obsession
with its military strength. The film features John Candy in his last complete
screen performance. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
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