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Cast
John Candy
as Augie Morosco
Jim Belushi
as Neil Schwary
Cybill Shepherd
as Marilyn Schwary
Sean Young
as Phoebe
Richard Lewis
as Julian Peters
Ornella Muti
as Elena Morosco
Giancarlo Giannini
as Inspector Bonnard
George Hamilton
as Alfonso de la Pena
Roberto Sbaratto
as Detective Toussaint
Joss Ackland
as Hercules Popodopoulos
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1992
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresCrime, Comedy, Mystery
Votes127
DirectorEugene Levy
WritersCharles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Steve Kluger
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Crime
About Once Upon a Crime
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.
Directed by Eugene Levy, Once Upon a Crime leans on a strong ensemble — John Candy, Jim Belushi, Cybill Shepherd — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1992.
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