Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon is a 1995 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Michael Moore which satirizes Canada–United States relations along the Canada–United States border. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Alan Alda, John Candy (in his final film role), Bill Nunn, Kevin J. O'Connor, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, G. D. Spradlin, and Rip Torn. It tells the story of a struggling President who is persuaded by his confidantes to fight with Canada as a local sheriff and his friends get involved.
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| Directed by | Michael Moore |
| Written by | Michael Moore |
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| Cinematography | Haskell Wexler |
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| Distributed by | Gramercy Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $178,104 |
The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival, and was the final film released starring John Candy, though it was shot before the earlier-released Wagons East as both films are dedicated in memory of him. It is also Moore's only non-documentary film to date.