Candide
Synopsis
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Lankston
Voltaire, alias Dr. Pangloss, et al.
David Eisler
Candide
Erie Mills
Cunegonde
Deborah Darr
Paquette
Jack Harrold
The Baron, Grand Inquisitor, Slave Driver, Pasha Prefect
Scott Reeve
Maximilian
James Billings
Servant, Soldier, Jew, Judge, Priest, Gambler
Muriel Costa-Greenspon
The Old Lady
Don Yule
Huntsman / Bulgarian Soldier / Don
Ruth Golden
Baroness / Calliope Player
William Ledbetter
Westphalian Soldier / Don / Pirate
Andy Roth
Westphalian Soldier / Don / Governor's Aide / Sailor
Ralph Bassett
Heresy Agent / Don
Gary Dietrich
Inquisition Agent / Sailor
Douglas Hamilton
Inquisition Agent / Sailor
Vasilis Iracledes
Don
Richard Smith
Don
Scott Evans
Sailor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sondheim, John La Touche, Richard Wilbur, Leonard Bernstein, Hugh Wheeler
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- Candide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning
Stephen Sondheim, John La Touche, Richard Wilbur, Leonard Bernstein, Hugh Wheeler
Leonard Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Sondheim
Writer
John La Touche
Writer
Leonard Bernstein
Writer
Hugh Wheeler
Writer
Richard Wilbur
Writer
Judith Dolan
Costume Design
Kirk Browning
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Candide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candide about?
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
Who directed Candide?
Candide was directed by Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Candide?
The principal cast of Candide includes John Lankston, David Eisler, Erie Mills, Deborah Darr, Jack Harrold.
When was Candide released and how long is it?
Candide was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Candide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candide was composed by Leonard Bernstein.