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I Want Candy (2007)

R · 2007-03-23 · 1h 27m · EN
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They're making a movie... And it's gone pear-shaped!

Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.

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Stephen SurjikDirector

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Tom RileyTom RileyJoeTom BurkeTom BurkeBaggyCarmen ElectraCarmen ElectraCandyEddie MarsanEddie MarsanDoug PerryMichelle RyanMichelle RyanLila OwensMackenzie CrookMackenzie CrookDulbergFelicity MontaguFelicity MontaguVal, Joe's MumPhilip JacksonPhilip JacksonStephen, Joe's DadJimmy CarrJimmy CarrVideo Store GuyJohn StandingJohn StandingMichael de VereCarl PrekoppCarl PrekoppVladRasmus HardikerRasmus HardikerChristi

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference228371Actor preference6470 · 89254 · 94484Country preferenceGb

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What is I Want Candy about?

Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.

How long is I Want Candy?

I Want Candy has a runtime of 87 minutes.