The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood (1986)

The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood is a surreal Canadian comedy film, released in 1986. It's an important part of Canadian film history, and an essential piece of the cultural identity of Newfoundlanders. Frankly, that it's not easier to view and be appreciated in this country is a travesty.
Directed by Andy Jones
Starring Andy Jones, Mary Walsh, Greg Malone, Tommy Sexton

[@kitkat914]

My grandpa was in this movie, Basil Jamieson

[@ClassicCanukCinema]

This is a classic. Closest Canada has ever come to Monty Python. This film provides me with the inspiration to get through my life. Ever Canadian should be required to watch it.

[@steveasat2]

God I love that theme song. "Education of Faustus Bidgood" joins "Tourista" and "Against the World Crime League" on the shelf of "sequels that must wait for the 22nd century".

[@shaggyturtlestudios]

This may be, bar none. The strangest film I've watched yet.
I love it. What a wonderfully strange film.

[@kaarlimakela3413]

I saw it once years ago and can never forget it!
Glad to have found it here.
As a Detroiter, let me say, Canadian TV is a-okay! ;) :)

[@patbraun4975]

I first saw this about 14 years ago. It was so brilliant it took a day to set in - the next day I nearly wet myself several times remembering and interpreting it.

[@nullone3181]

Fuck it, Mr. Bidgood, Disco inferno.

[@FalsifiedAccusations]

Oh my god, thank you for posting this! I saw a bit back in high school and haven't been able to find it since!

[@kerriclaire4363]

thank youuuu for posting this!!!

[@db5020]

I haven't seen this since my Ma took me to the UVIC theatre! What a brilliant piece of bizarrity!

[@ih302]

I'm having flashbacks to an acid trip right now....

[@shizont]

The guy who plays Mr Peddle LOOKS like a member of Monty Python (Eric Idle?) but other than that there is no comparison to Monty Python. This is a unique film in every respect. How many films show reality from a crazy person's perspective? ANd have a sociopath murderer in government office? ANd a looney head of government ---foreshadowing that southern governor who disappeared on the Appalachian trail and was later found with an Argentinian mistress. Along with the call in game show with prizes? And grid theory of everything? And a re incarnation of the God Head? And so much more. This is a unique film!

[@nataliedevine3991]

The guy who's plays Eddie peddle is the same guy who played lizard in the hills have eyes

[@shnorth888]

The title says 1986 but from the looks of the vehicles it looks like this was filmed in the late 70's. Also you can see the old Hotel Newfoundland in one scene, that was torn down in 1982.

[@DougTilleyPTBO]

Yep. They started filming in 1977, and it took ten years to complete! But wasn't released until 1986.

[@JustinDecloux]

*searches for the film, finds it, goes "I wonder if Doug Tilley has seen this", looks at the name of the person that posted it*

[@DougTilleyPTBO]

Newfie films get no respect! :)

[@CRUDBuddies]

this literally just happened to me

[@gregdawe2786]

this was amazing

[@dijonmustard4381]

My mum is the girl scout that got murdered😂

[@caribouwho]

jonadhin moon. classic.

[@jferkfjkj]

Mike Judge and his gang should remake this. They would improve it so much