Candyman: The David Klein Story
“It's time to spill the beans...”
Synopsis
Candyman tells the amazing true story of David Klein, an eccentric candy inventor from LA, who came up with the concept of Jelly Belly jellybeans. These colorful beans became a pop culture phenomenon, revolutionized the candy industry and were personally endorsed by Ronald Reagen. However, David's eccentric personality and peculiar sense of business led him to leave Jelly Belly just as it was about to explode and grow into a billion dollar enterprise. Is there room for eccentric genius in the modern corporate world? The film tells how Klein may have lost his beans, but kept his soul.
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Hot Docs 2010 Trailers: CANDYMAN: THE DAVID KLEIN STORY
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Costa Botes
- Original Score
- Tom McLeod
- Original Title
- Candyman: The David Klein Story
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lone Pine, Picnic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa Botes
Tom McLeod
Costa Botes, Douglas Blush
Costa Botes, Bert Klein, Jennifer Cardon Klein, Eddie Schmidt, Douglas Blush
Department Leadership Roster
Costa Botes
Director
Tom McLeod
Original Music Composer
Costa Botes
Producer
Bert Klein
Producer
Jennifer Cardon Klein
Producer
Costa Botes
Editor
Douglas Blush
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Candyman: The David Klein Story about?
Candyman tells the amazing true story of David Klein, an eccentric candy inventor from LA, who came up with the concept of Jelly Belly jellybeans. These colorful beans became a pop culture phenomenon, revolutionized the candy industry and were personally endorsed by Ronald Reagen. However, David's eccentric personality and peculiar sense of business led him to leave Jelly Belly just as it was about to explode and grow into a billion dollar enterprise. Is there room for eccentric genius in the modern corporate world? The film tells how Klein may have lost his beans, but kept his soul.
Who directed Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story was directed by Costa Botes.
Who stars in Candyman: The David Klein Story?
The principal cast of Candyman: The David Klein Story includes David Herman Klein, Bert Klein, 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
When was Candyman: The David Klein Story released and how long is it?
Candyman: The David Klein Story was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Candyman: The David Klein Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candyman: The David Klein Story was composed by Tom McLeod.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).