Volunteers (1985)

Volunteers (1985)
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Tom Hanks and John Candy were reunited for the first time since Splash in this period comedy about Peace Corps worker during the optimistic period of the Kennedy presidency. Lawrence Bourne III (Tom Hanks) is an upper-class heel who has to flee the country to escape his gambling debts and so sneaks aboard an airplane filled with Peace Corps volunteers en route to Thailand. On the plane he is befriended by well-meaning Peace Corps worker Tom Tuttle (John Candy). Once in Thailand, the workers become involved with building a bridge, and Lawrence becomes involved with the local Communists, an opium lord, and the CIA. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom HanksJohn Candy, (more)
Director(s):
Nicholas Meyer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Volunteers

Tom Hanks and John Candy were reunited for the first time since Splash in this period comedy about Peace Corps worker during the optimistic period of the Kennedy presidency. Lawrence Bourne III (Tom Hanks) is an upper-class heel who has to flee the country to escape his gambling debts and so sneaks aboard an airplane filled with Peace Corps volunteers en route to Thailand. On the plane he is befriended by well-meaning Peace Corps worker Tom Tuttle (John Candy). Once in Thailand, the workers become involved with building a bridge, and Lawrence becomes involved with the local Communists, an opium lord, and the CIA. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

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Director(s):
Nicholas Meyer
Writer(s):
Keith F. CritchlowDavid IsaacsKen Levine
Producer(s):
Walter ParkesRichard Shepherd
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Humor, Profanity, Adult Situations, Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ann B.

    It has Tom Hanks in it, that is all you need to know!!! My entire family enjoyed it!!!

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    MAXEY O.

    Not one of Hanks or Candy best movies. Some laughs but the storyline could have been better. The ending was supposed to be funny but it wasn't funny to me.

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    Thomas F.

    Extremely funny. A classic

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