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Candleshoe

"For 10% of the action and a red Ferrari, she'd con her own grandmother."

December 16, 1977 1h 41m 6.9/10 (118 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Candleshoe is a family film. directed by Norman Tokar.

Starring David Niven, Helen Hayes, and Jodie Foster

Synopsis

When ex-con artist Harry claims that a secret treasure is hidden inside Candleshoe, an English estate, he creates an elaborate plan to find and steal the prize. By convincing a girl named Casey to impersonate the estate owner's long-lost granddaughter, Harry hopes to uncover the treasure's location. But when Casey has a change of heart, she must follow the clues and find the treasure, in order to save Candleshoe and stop Harry before it is too late.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 16, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (118 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Walt Disney Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candleshoe about?

When ex-con artist Harry claims that a secret treasure is hidden inside Candleshoe, an English estate, he creates an elaborate plan to find and steal the prize. By convincing a girl named Casey to ...

Who directed Candleshoe?

Candleshoe was directed by Norman Tokar.

How long is Candleshoe?

Candleshoe has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Candleshoe released?

Candleshoe was released on December 16, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Candleshoe?

The main cast of Candleshoe includes David Niven, Helen Hayes, Jodie Foster, Leo McKern, Veronica Quilligan.

Is Candleshoe worth watching?

Candleshoe has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.