The Candy Man
“The first day brought the CANDY MAN … the second day brought TERROR!”
Synopsis
An American actress travels to Mexico to make a movie and brings her daughter with her. Upon arriving in Mexico, she is spotted by a drug dealer who also heads a kidnapping ring. He plants one of his drug-addicted "customers" with the actress as her nanny in order to be kidnap the child for ransom, but things don't work out as planned.
Top Cast
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George Sanders
Sidney Carter
Leslie Parrish
Julie Evans
Manolo Fábregas
Lt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas)
Pixie Hopkin
Maria Lopez
Félix González
Felipe Lopez
Pedro Galván
Roger West
Gina Romand
Greta Hansen
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
The Vagabond
Nancy Rodman
Gwen Easterly
Chuck Anderson
Lee Stevens
Carlos Cortés
Rick Pierce
Tamara Garina
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert J. Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Swann
- Original Score
- Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis
- Original Title
- The Candy Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sagittarius Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert J. Leder
Francis Swann, Herbert J. Leder
Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis
Herbert J. Leder
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert J. Leder
Director
Herbert J. Leder
Producer
Francis Swann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Candy Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Candy Man about?
An American actress travels to Mexico to make a movie and brings her daughter with her. Upon arriving in Mexico, she is spotted by a drug dealer who also heads a kidnapping ring. He plants one of his drug-addicted "customers" with the actress as her nanny in order to be kidnap the child for ransom, but things don't work out as planned.
Who directed The Candy Man?
The Candy Man was directed by Herbert J. Leder.
Who stars in The Candy Man?
The principal cast of The Candy Man includes George Sanders, Leslie Parrish, Manolo Fábregas, Pixie Hopkin, Félix González.
When was The Candy Man released and how long is it?
The Candy Man was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Candy Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Candy Man was composed by Berge Kalajian, Gus Pardalis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Candy Man?
The Candy Man holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).