The Candy Man
"The first day brought the CANDY MAN … the second day brought TERROR!"
Originally released in 1969. The Candy Man is a thriller/crime film. directed by Herbert J. Leder.
Starring George Sanders, Leslie Parrish, and Manolo Fábregas
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1969
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Sidney Carter
Leslie Parrish
as Julie Evans
Manolo Fábregas
as Lt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas)
Pixie Hopkin
as Maria Lopez
Félix González
as Felipe Lopez
Pedro Galván
as Roger West
Gina Romand
as Greta Hansen
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
as The Vagabond
Nancy Rodman
as Gwen Easterly
Chuck Anderson
as Lee Stevens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sagittarius Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 h...
Who directed The Candy Man?
The Candy Man was directed by Herbert J. Leder.
How long is The Candy Man?
The Candy Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Candy Man released?
The Candy Man was released on February 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candy Man?
The main cast of The Candy Man includes George Sanders, Leslie Parrish, Manolo Fábregas, Pixie Hopkin, Félix González.