It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a comedy film that was released in 1975. It was one of John Candy
's earlier films before he came to the attention of the mainstream. He plays the minor role of an investigating police officer.
) is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty (Isaac Hayes
). One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia (Stefanie Powers
). She is in an unhappy marriage with a successful construction contractor (Henry Ramer).
Georgia's husband inexplicably wants to tear down his mother-in-law's house. Georgia works to oppose this, she trades sexual favors for influence with mayoral candidate Burton (Lloyd Bochner
).
Sweeney's escapades end with a fake kidnapping scam. This gets the attention of two inept police officers, played by John Candy and Lawrence Dane. These two end up dressed as garbage men in the chase scene finale; everything winds up with a happy ending.
John Candy
John Franklin Candy was a Canadian actor and comedian. He rose to fame as a member of the Toronto branch of The Second City and its related Second City Television series, and through his appearances in comedy films such as Stripes, Splash, Cool Runnings, The Great Outdoors, Spaceballs, and Uncle...
's earlier films before he came to the attention of the mainstream. He plays the minor role of an investigating police officer.
Plot
Sweeney (Anthony NewleyAnthony Newley
Anthony George Newley was an English actor, singer and songwriter. He enjoyed success as a performer in such diverse fields as rock and roll and stage and screen acting.-Early life:...
) is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty (Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the...
). One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia (Stefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers is an American actress best known for her role as Jennifer Hart in the 1980s television series Hart to Hart.-Early life:...
). She is in an unhappy marriage with a successful construction contractor (Henry Ramer).
Georgia's husband inexplicably wants to tear down his mother-in-law's house. Georgia works to oppose this, she trades sexual favors for influence with mayoral candidate Burton (Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Wolfe Bochner was a Canadian actor, usually playing the role of suave, rich leading men.- Career :...
).
Sweeney's escapades end with a fake kidnapping scam. This gets the attention of two inept police officers, played by John Candy and Lawrence Dane. These two end up dressed as garbage men in the chase scene finale; everything winds up with a happy ending.