Once Upon a Crime
“Monte Carlo can be hard on tourists. This weekend it's murder!”
Synopsis
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.
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Once Upon a Crime... (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-27
Top Cast
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John Candy
Augie Morosco
Jim Belushi
Neil Schwary
Cybill Shepherd
Marilyn Schwary
Sean Young
Phoebe
Richard Lewis
Julian Peters
Ornella Muti
Elena Morosco
Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Bonnard
George Hamilton
Alfonso de la Pena
Roberto Sbaratto
Detective Toussaint
Joss Ackland
Hercules Popodopoulos
Ann Way
Housekeeper
Geoffrey Andrews
Butler
Caterina Boratto
Madame de Senneville
Elsa Martinelli
Carla the Agent
Riccardo Parisio Perrotti
Customs Officer
Nino Richelmy
Customs Officer
Maria de Candia
Witness
Giuseppe Perruccio
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 3, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.2x
-$14.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Steve Kluger
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Ascot Film, Dino de Laurentiis Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Levy
Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Steve Kluger, Giorgio Arlorio, Stefano Strucchi, Rodolfo Sonego, Luciano Vincenzoni
Richard Gibbs
Giuseppe Rotunno
Patrick Kennedy
Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Levy
Director
Nancy Meyers
Screenplay
Charles Shyer
Screenplay
Steve Kluger
Screenplay
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Pier Luigi Basile
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Crime about?
On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.
Who directed Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime was directed by Eugene Levy.
Who stars in Once Upon a Crime?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Crime includes John Candy, Jim Belushi, Cybill Shepherd, Sean Young, Richard Lewis.
When was Once Upon a Crime released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Crime was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.2 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Crime was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Crime?
Once Upon a Crime holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).