I Want Candy
“They're making a movie... And it's gone pear-shaped!”
Synopsis
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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I Want Candy trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-01
Top Cast
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Tom Riley
Joe
Tom Burke
Baggy
Carmen Electra
Candy
Eddie Marsan
Doug Perry
Michelle Ryan
Lila Owens
Mackenzie Crook
Dulberg
Felicity Montagu
Val, Joe's Mum
Philip Jackson
Stephen, Joe's Dad
Jimmy Carr
Video Store Guy
John Standing
Michael de Vere
Carl Prekopp
Vlad
Rasmus Hardiker
Christi
Colin Michael Carmichael
Gabi
Stephanie Blacker
Tiffany Thomas
Giles Alderson
Carl
Sid Mitchell
Robby
Martin Savage
Priest
Nick Nevern
Angry Mourner
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Surjik
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Hughes, Jamie Minoprio, Jonathan Stern, Peter Hewitt
- Original Score
- Murray Gold
- Original Title
- I Want Candy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- BaggyJoe Productions, Thema Production, Ealing Studios, Grosvenor Park Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Surjik
Phil Hughes, Jamie Minoprio, Jonathan Stern, Peter Hewitt
Murray Gold
Crighton Bone
Alex Mackie
Donald A. Starr, Piers Thompson, Jimmy de Brabant, James Spring, James Hollond
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Surjik
Director
Crighton Bone
Director of Photography
Piers Thompson
Producer
Tom Brown
Production Design
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Barnaby Thompson
Producer
Alex Mackie
Editor
Murray Gold
Original Music Composer
Phil Hughes
Writer
Jamie Minoprio
Writer
Jonathan Stern
Writer
Peter Hewitt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want Candy
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What is I Want Candy about?
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
Who directed I Want Candy?
I Want Candy was directed by Stephen Surjik.
Who stars in I Want Candy?
The principal cast of I Want Candy includes Tom Riley, Tom Burke, Carmen Electra, Eddie Marsan, Michelle Ryan.
When was I Want Candy released and how long is it?
I Want Candy was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want Candy was composed by Murray Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Want Candy?
I Want Candy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).