Poison Candy
Synopsis
A criminal couple, hiding out on a remote property, become the unwitting victims of a blackmail plot by the most unlikely of conspirators.
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Robert Burger
Karen Young
Dorothea
Cassie Barasch
Thelma
Ellie Raab
Elizabeth
Barbara Bosson
Mrs Davies
John McMartin
Uncle David
James Waterston
Richard
Guy Boyd
The Sheriff
Jack Gilpin
Mr Harrison
Ann McDonough
Mrs Harrison
Claude Brooks
Little Billy
Rose Parrah
Marissa
Gary Basaraba
Barkeeper
Gene Densmore
Mr Manny, Drug Store Owner
Jessica Saunders
Woman in Bar
Phil Hunt
1st Deputy
Jimmy Williams
2nd Deputy
Linda Twigg
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Simmons
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Simmons
- Original Score
- Laurence Juber
- Original Title
- Poison Candy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC, West One Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Simmons
Anthony Simmons, Arthur Wise
Laurence Juber
John Hooper
John Stothart
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Simmons
Director
Louis Marks
Producer
John Stothart
Editor
Gerry Scott
Production Design
John Hooper
Director of Photography
Anthony Simmons
Screenplay
J.B. Jones
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poison Candy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poison Candy about?
A criminal couple, hiding out on a remote property, become the unwitting victims of a blackmail plot by the most unlikely of conspirators.
Who directed Poison Candy?
Poison Candy was directed by Anthony Simmons.
Who stars in Poison Candy?
The principal cast of Poison Candy includes John Hurt, Karen Young, Cassie Barasch, Ellie Raab, Barbara Bosson.
When was Poison Candy released and how long is it?
Poison Candy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Poison Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poison Candy was composed by Laurence Juber.