The Candy Snatchers
“It started as such a simple crime. For 16 year old Candy, dying would have been easier! Was a piece of Candy worth a fortune in diamonds?”
Synopsis
A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are intent on extorting diamonds from her stepfather.
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Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-29
Top Cast
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Tiffany Bolling
Jessie
Ben Piazza
Avery
Susan Sennett
Candy
Brad David
Alan
Vince Martorano
Eddy
Bonnie Boland
Audrey
Leon Charles
Boss
Dolores Dorn
Katherine
Phyllis Major
Lisa
Christopher Trueblood
Sean Newton
Jerry Butts
Dudley
Bill Woodard
Charlie
Earl Hansen
Gun Store Owner
Harry Kronman
Deli Owner
James Whitworth
Phone Man
John Bill
Policeman
Howard Shoup
Jewelry Store Salesman
Rosella Kronman
Boss’ Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guerdon Trueblood
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Gindoff, Guerdon Trueblood
- Original Score
- Robert Drasnin
- Original Title
- The Candy Snatchers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Marmot Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guerdon Trueblood
Bryan Gindoff, Guerdon Trueblood
Robert Drasnin
Robert Maxwell
Richard Greer
Bryan Gindoff, Robert Misrach
Department Leadership Roster
Guerdon Trueblood
Director
Robert Drasnin
Original Music Composer
Bryan Gindoff
Writer
Guerdon Trueblood
Writer
Bryan Gindoff
Producer
Robert Maxwell
Director of Photography
Richard Greer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Candy Snatchers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Candy Snatchers about?
A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are intent on extorting diamonds from her stepfather.
Who directed The Candy Snatchers?
The Candy Snatchers was directed by Guerdon Trueblood.
Who stars in The Candy Snatchers?
The principal cast of The Candy Snatchers includes Tiffany Bolling, Ben Piazza, Susan Sennett, Brad David, Vince Martorano.
When was The Candy Snatchers released and how long is it?
The Candy Snatchers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Candy Snatchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Candy Snatchers was composed by Robert Drasnin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Candy Snatchers?
The Candy Snatchers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).