Who's Harry Crumb?(1989)
“Nerves of steel. Body of iron. Brain of stone.”
Overview
Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.
Director
Paul Flaherty
Studio
Frostbacks
Revenue
$11M
Cast
John Candy
as Harry Crumb
Jeffrey Jones
as Eliot Draisen
Annie Potts
as Helen Downing
Tim Thomerson
as Vince Barnes
Barry Corbin
as P.J. Downing
Shawnee Smith
as Nikki Downing
Valri Bromfield
as Detective Casey
Doug Steckler
as Dwayne
Renée Coleman
as Jennifer Downing
Wesley Mann
as Tim
Tamsin Kelsey
as Marie
Joe Flaherty
as Doorman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Frostbacks • TriStar Pictures • NBC Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Who's Harry Crumb??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Who's Harry Crumb? (1989).
What is Who's Harry Crumb? about?▼
Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.
Who directed Who's Harry Crumb??▼
Who's Harry Crumb? was directed by Paul Flaherty and released in 1989. It is a comedy, crime, mystery film.
How long is Who's Harry Crumb??▼
Who's Harry Crumb? has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Who's Harry Crumb??▼
The cast of Who's Harry Crumb? includes John Candy as Harry Crumb, Jeffrey Jones as Eliot Draisen, Annie Potts as Helen Downing, Tim Thomerson as Vince Barnes, Barry Corbin as P.J. Downing and more.
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