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… 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
- Directed By
- Eugene Levy
- Genres
- Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- MGM
Critic Reviews
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...tries desperately to capture the spirit of a high-energy farce.
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Cast
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John Candy
as Augie Morosco
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Cybill Shepherd
as Marilyn Schwary
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James Belushi
as Neil Schwary
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Giancarlo Giannini
as Inspector Bonnard
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Sean Young
as Phoebe
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Richard Lewis
as Julian Peters
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Ornella Muti
as Elena Morosco
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George Hamilton
as Alfonso de la Pena
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Roberto Sbaratto
as Det. Toussaint
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Joss Ackland
as Hercules Popodopoulos
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Alessandro Amen
as Porter
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Geoffrey Andrews
as Butler
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Francesco Angrisano
as Train Passenger
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Christian Bianchi
as Casino Waiter
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Caterina Boratto
as Madame de Senneville
- Georges Hotel de Paris Concier Carlo
- Francesco Cinieri
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Mario de Candia
as Witness
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Charles Dubourgeot
as Casino Employee
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Benedetto Fanna
as Hotel de Paris Room Waiter
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Elsa Martinelli
as Carla the Agent
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Marco Martinozzi
as Casino Waiter
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Riccardo Parisio Perrotti
as Customs Officer
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Giuseppe Perruccio
as Policeman
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Nino Richelmy
as Customs Officer
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Ann Way
as Housekeeper
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Eugene Levy
as Casino Cashier (uncredited)
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Frank Welker
as Special vocal effects
