It’s been over thirty years since “Home Alone” first graced the big screen, yet some fans are just now discovering who portrays the police officer at the beginning of the film.
This celebrated holiday movie is 34 years old. Feeling nostalgic?
“Home Alone” continues to be a timeless classic, often considered one of the ultimate festive movies, with many families watching it numerous times leading up to Christmas.
The film’s enduring appeal is undeniable.
Even today, fans are noticing new details about “Home Alone,” especially regarding the police officer seen at the movie’s start.
This policeman appears right from the beginning, even before the opening credits conclude.
The McCallister residence is in a state of chaos as the family readies for their trip to Paris, and the officer is seen multiple times attempting to engage with someone.
However, he’s repeatedly informed that the parents are unavailable to help.
“All kids, no parents, probably a fancy orphanage,” he remarks. Eventually, he manages to catch Kevin’s father’s attention, warning him about the surge in burglaries during the holiday season and advising them to take necessary precautions.
Kevin’s dad assures the officer that they have automatic timers for the lights and secure locks on the doors. His wife inadvertently reveals their plans of leaving for vacation the next day, information that could be beneficial to a potential thief.
While the officer’s identity is not particularly concealed in the film, many viewers seem to have overlooked who he truly is.
As it turns out, the policeman is not just an officer but also one of the infamous Wet Bandits, Harry.
If you thought this was evident, you might be surprised to learn that not everyone caught on.
Some people took to Twitter to share their surprise.
“Just found out the “cop” from home alone was THE ROBBER IN THE MOVIE i’m a f***ing idiot,” one bewildered person tweeted, while another wrote: “did u guys know the cop from home alone was also the robber.”
Joe Pesci plays both the officer and the robber, and realizing this makes it all the more surprising that Harry was caught off guard by Kevin’s presence at home, given the family’s vacation plans.