It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975)

19751h 29mdir. John TrentCanadacomedy film

With Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, John Candy

Directed by John Trent

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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a Canadian comedy film, directed by John Trent and released in 1975. One of John Candy's earliest films, he plays the minor role of investigating police officer Kopek. However, for marketing/publicity reasons, Candy appears on the cover of the DVD release. Candy and Lawrence Dane's characters Kopek and Broom eventually spun off their own film, Find the Lady.

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