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The Candy Man (1969)

G · 1969-02-01 · 1h 35m · EN
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The first day brought the CANDY MAN … the second day brought TERROR!

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.

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Herbert J. LederDirector

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George SandersGeorge SandersSidney CarterLeslie ParrishLeslie ParrishJulie EvansManolo FábregasManolo FábregasLt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas)Pixie HopkinPixie HopkinMaria LopezFélix GonzálezFélix GonzálezFelipe LopezPedro GalvánPedro GalvánRoger WestGina RomandGina RomandGreta HansenJosé Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'The VagabondNancy RodmanNancy RodmanGwen EasterlyChuck AndersonChuck AndersonLee StevensCarlos CortésCarlos CortésRick PierceTamara GarinaTamara Garina

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Drug dealerMexicoActress

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityDrug Dealer · Mexico · ActressDialogue densityDramaDirector preference494893Actor preference122224 · 368001 · 509996Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Candy Man

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.

How long is The Candy Man?

The Candy Man has a runtime of 95 minutes.