Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins 259 votes In the comedic classic, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive, finds himself paired with Del Griffith (John Candy), an eternally optimistic, overly talkative salesman. The mismatched duo embark...
Dan Aykroydstars as Chet Ripley in this comedy movie about a man set to go on vacation in the great outdoors, only to have his weekend crashed by his wife's brother-in-law Roman Craig (John Candy) and his stuffy family. This is one of John Hughes' lesser-known movies that he wrote ...
John Candy shines as the lovable, bumbling titular character in this warmhearted family comedy. Tasked with looking after his nieces and nephew, Buck surprises everyone with his unconventional child-rearing methods and his heart of gold. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and an irresistible charm...
John Candy was an actor and comedian known for such films as 'Splash,' 'Uncle Buck' and 'Cool Runnings.'
knowledge that the sweet-natured actor had some major projects scheduled to come out down the line, and they weren't all goofy comedies. Candy had a surplus of range, as seen via his mixing of heartwarming comedy and heartfelt dramatic compassion in the works of Chris Columbus and John ...
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Cast: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean So much more than just a jolly fat man, John Candy was one of those performers who seemed to have comedy right down in his bones. When he added a pinch of pathos, the results could be devastating. By far the finest in that...
Cast:Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean An underdog contender for the best film in John Hughes’ beloved oeuvre,Planes, Trains & Automobilesisn’t just a Thanksgiving movie. It istheThanksgiving movie. But it’s notjustthat, either. Even if the holiday doesn’t exist ...
This ‘80s movieclassic sees Neal (Steve Martin, once more!) and Del (John Candy) as a mismatched pair brought together after their flights get canceled, and they want to make it home in time for Thanksgiving. In true comedy style, the two men start as a bickering odd couple, but ...
With John Candy playing their reluctant coach, the film brims with humor and heart as the team faces setbacks and prejudice. Its blend of underdog triumph and genuine laughs make it an enduring fan-favorite. Released: 1993 Directed by: Jon Turteltaub Also ranks #1 on Pretty Good Movies You...