Once Upon a Crime (1992)

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The murder of a millionaire has unexpectedly humorous results in this farcical comedy. When Phoebe (Sean Young) and Julian (Richard Lewis), two Americans on a tour of Europe, discover a lost dachshund, they learn that a $5,000 reward has been posted for the dog's return. Phoebe and Julian head to… More The murder of a millionaire has unexpectedly humorous results in this farcical comedy. When Phoebe (Sean Young) and Julian (Richard Lewis), two Americans on a tour of Europe, discover a lost dachshund, they learn that a $5,000 reward has been posted for the dog's return. Phoebe and Julian head to Monte Carlo to return the pet and claim the money, but they find that the dog's owner has been murdered -- and suddenly, they're suspects in the killing. As hapless detective Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) investigates the crime (imagining that the maid and butler must somehow be involved), he grills several other American tourists he believes are likely suspects, including gambling addict Augie Morosco (John Candy) and loud-mouthed suburbanites Neil and Marilyn Schwary (James Belushi and Cybil Shepherd). George Hamilton appears as an unusually opportunistic gigolo; former SCTV star Eugene Levy directed. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Eugene Levy
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Dec 2, 2003
Studio: MGM

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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...tries desperately to capture the spirit of a high-energy farce.

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Embarrassing and unfunny.

Cast

            John Candy as Augie Morosco

            Cybill Shepherd as Marilyn Schwary

            James Belushi as Neil Schwary

            Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Bonnard

            Sean Young as Phoebe

            Richard Lewis as Julian Peters

            Ornella Muti as Elena Morosco

            George Hamilton as Alfonso de la Pena

            Roberto Sbaratto as Det. Toussaint

            Joss Ackland as Hercules Popodopoulos

            Alessandro Amen as Porter

            Geoffrey Andrews as Butler

            Francesco Angrisano as Train Passenger

            Christian Bianchi as Casino Waiter

            Caterina Boratto as Madame de Senneville

            Georges Hotel de Paris Concier Carlo
            
            Francesco Cinieri
            
            Mario de Candia as Witness

            Charles Dubourgeot as Casino Employee

            Benedetto Fanna as Hotel de Paris Room Waiter

            Elsa Martinelli as Carla the Agent

            Marco Martinozzi as Casino Waiter

            Riccardo Parisio Perrotti as Customs Officer

            Giuseppe Perruccio as Policeman

            Nino Richelmy as Customs Officer

            Ann Way as Housekeeper

            Eugene Levy as Casino Cashier (uncredited)

            Frank Welker as Special vocal effects
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