Candy
“She's only faithful to the book.”
Synopsis
A high school girl encounters a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations while searching for the meaning of life.
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Candy (1968) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-09
Top Cast
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Ewa Aulin
Candy Christian
Charles Aznavour
Hunchback juggler
Marlon Brando
Grindl
Richard Burton
MacPhisto
James Coburn
Dr. A.B. Krankheit
John Huston
Dr. Arnold Dunlap
Walter Matthau
Gen. R.A. Smight
Ringo Starr
Emmanuel
John Astin
T.M. Christian / Jack Christian
Elsa Martinelli
Livia
Sugar Ray Robinson
Zero
Anita Pallenberg
Nurse Bullock
Lea Padovani
Silvia Fontegliulo
Florinda Bolkan
Lolita
Marilù Tolo
Marquita
Umberto Orsini
The Big Guy
Enrico Maria Salerno
Jonathan J. John
Nicoletta Machiavelli
Marquita
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Buck Henry
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- Candy
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Corona Cinematografica, Dear Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Marquand
Buck Henry, Mason Hoffenberg, Terry Southern
Dave Grusin
Giuseppe Rotunno
Giancarlo Cappelli
Robert Haggiag, Selig J. Seligman, Peter Zoref
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Marquand
Director
Buck Henry
Screenplay
Robert Haggiag
Producer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Giancarlo Cappelli
Editor
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
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 Candy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candy about?
A high school girl encounters a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations while searching for the meaning of life.
Who directed Candy?
Candy was directed by Christian Marquand.
Who stars in Candy?
The principal cast of Candy includes Ewa Aulin, Charles Aznavour, Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, James Coburn.
When was Candy released and how long is it?
Candy was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Candy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candy was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is Candy based on a book or true story?
Candy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mason Hoffenberg", Novel: "Terry Southern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candy?
Candy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).