Candide
Synopsis
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Miller, John Wells, Humphrey Burton, Peter Stanger
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Wheeler
- Original Score
- Leonard Bernstein
- Original Title
- Candide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Miller, John Wells, Humphrey Burton, Peter Stanger
Hugh Wheeler
Leonard Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Miller
Director
John Wells
Director
Humphrey Burton
Director
Peter Stanger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candide about?
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
Who directed Candide?
Candide was directed by Jonathan Miller, John Wells, Humphrey Burton, Peter Stanger.
Who stars in Candide?
The principal cast of Candide includes Nickolas Grace, Mark Beudert, Marilyn Hill Smith, Ann Howard, Bonaventura Bottone.
When was Candide released and how long is it?
Candide was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Candide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candide was composed by Leonard Bernstein.
Is Candide based on a book or true story?
Candide is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hugh Wheeler".