John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.

John Candy
as John Bourgignon

Joe Flaherty
as Chick Leff

Eugene Levy
as Sal DiPasquale

Alley Mills
as Nancy Reese

Pat Hingle
as Ed Reese

Ann Bronston
as Patti Reese

Eve Brent
as Mrs. Reese

Elizabeth Kerr
as Grandmother Reese

Richard Libertini
as Rev. Sun Yi Day

Dixie Carter
as Angela