Armed and Dangerous (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Armed and Dangerous is a 1986 action comedy starring John Candy, Eugene Levy and Kenneth McMillan. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $15.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 17 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Armed and Dangerous About?
The premise of Armed and Dangerous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frank Dooley, a former police officer, finds himself working as a security guard with the inexperienced lawyer Norman Kane. Their company becomes embroiled in questionable activities, drawing the attention of powerful mobster Michael Carlino and corrupt officials. The unlikely pair must use their wits and resourcefulness to navigate the dangerous situation and uncover the truth, leading to a chaotic and humorous confrontation.
Armed and Dangerous Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- security guard
- car crash
- corrupt cop
- man disguised as a woman
- exploding truck
- landfill
- watchman
- los angeles california
- cowboy
- police officer
- lawyer
- investigation
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- conspiracy
- framed for robbery
- friendship between men
- gym
- shark
- money laundering
- guard dog
- court hearing
- car hit by a truck
- toxic waste
- adult bookstore
- car accident
- brief female frontal nudity
- embezzlement
- corruption
- ex cop
- robbery
- bazooka
- shootout
- union meeting
- tanker truck
- peep show
- cat stuck in tree
- ex lawyer
- career change
- warehouse robbery
- female bodybuilder
- traffic jam
- organized crime
- steam room
- armored car
- father daughter relationship
- homosexual
- heist
- frame up
- map
- kitten
- ineptitude
Armed and Dangerous Cast
John Candy leads the cast, with Eugene Levy and Kenneth McMillan.
Also Starring in Armed and Dangerous
· 6 moreArmed and Dangerous Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Armed and Dangerous 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 17 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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Metacritic 17 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 56% User score
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Armed and Dangerous Plot Summary
What happens in Armed and Dangerous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Officer Frank Dooley (John Candy), a dedicated member of the LAPD for a decade, finds his career abruptly derailed when he is wrongfully accused of stealing a television. This injustice is perpetuated by two corrupt detectives, who he had previously exposed while they were robbing an appliance store. Though he escapes criminal repercussions during his court appearance, he faces the humiliation of being dismissed from the police force.
Full summary
The whole story of Armed and Dangerous, scene by scene
Armed and Dangerous Box Office
Armed and Dangerous grossed $15.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.9M
- US & Canada
- $15.9M
Armed and Dangerous Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Armed and Dangerous 1986 TV trailer #1
- Trailer Armed and Dangerous 1986 TV trailer #2
How Well Do You Know Armed and Dangerous?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Officer Frank Dooley framed for?
Cars in Armed and Dangerous
79 cars on screen, including the 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
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1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role
Armed and Dangerous Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Det vilde vagtværn” and “Armados e Perigosos”.
- Also known as
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- Det vilde vagtværn
- Armados e Perigosos
- Вооружён и опасен
- Zwei unter Volldampf
- Armados y peligrosos
- Вооружены и опасны
- Pazzi da legare
- Fegyvere van, veszélyes
- Ärthjärnan - beväpnad och livsfarlig!
- Ozbrojení a nebezpeční
- Uzbrojeni i niebezpieczni
- Въоръжени и опасни
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- Armé et dangereux
- 霹雳保镖
- Aseistettu ja hirveen vaarallinen
- 무장과 위험
- Armats i perillosos
- Озброєні та небезпечні
- Silahlı ve Tehlikeli
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Armed and Dangerous FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Armed and Dangerous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Armed and Dangerous released?
Armed and Dangerous was released on August 15, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Armed and Dangerous?
Armed and Dangerous stars John Candy, Eugene Levy and Kenneth McMillan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Armed and Dangerous make at the box office?
Armed and Dangerous grossed $15.9 million worldwide.
How is Armed and Dangerous rated?
Armed and Dangerous has 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 17 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Armed and Dangerous have a post-credit scene?
No. Armed and Dangerous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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