Question 1

Why was Harold Ramis's name removed from some credits for Armed and Dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Harold Ramis executive produced the film but asked to have his name removed from both producer and screenwriter credits because he did not like the final cut. Only his producer credit was removed.

Question 2

Who was originally supposed to play Norman Kane before Eugene Levy took the role?

Accepted Answer

The role of Norman Kane was originally intended for Tom Hanks. When Hanks couldn't do it, John Candy suggested fellow SCTV veteran Eugene Levy.

Question 3

What famous comedy duo was initially planned to star in Armed and Dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The film was at first going to star John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd until Belushi died. Plans then shifted to Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd, then John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.

Question 4

What unusual escape method does Frank Dooley use in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frank Dooley (John Candy) dresses in drag to escape from an adult book store, which was one of Candy's signature looks from his SCTV days.

Question 5

What do Frank Dooley and Norman Kane uncover after botching a security job?

Accepted Answer

After botching a job guarding a warehouse, they begin to uncover corruption within the company and their union.

Question 6

Why was Harold Ramis's name removed from some credits for Armed and Dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Harold Ramis executive produced the film but asked to have his name removed from both producer and screenwriter credits because he did not like the final cut. Only his producer credit was removed.

Question 7

Which actor was originally intended to play Norman Kane before Eugene Levy took the role?

Accepted Answer

The role of Norman Kane was originally intended for Tom Hanks. When Hanks couldn't do it, John Candy suggested fellow SCTV veteran Eugene Levy.

Question 8

What comedic escape does Frank Dooley make in Armed and Dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Frank Dooley (John Candy) dresses in drag to escape from an adult book store, which was one of Candy's signature looks from his SCTV days.

Question 9

How did the casting for Armed and Dangerous evolve from its original plans?

Accepted Answer

The film was first planned with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd until Belushi died. After various permutations, it ended up starring John Candy and Eugene Levy instead of the original pairings.

Question 10

What do Frank Dooley and Norman Kane uncover after botching a security job?

Accepted Answer

After being framed for theft and losing his police job, Frank Dooley teams with former lawyer Norman Kane as security guards. When they botch a warehouse job, they uncover corruption within the company and their union.

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