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Movie poster: The Candy Man (1969)
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The Candy Man

1969 · 95 min Thriller Crime Drama
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1969
Country United States of America
Genre Thriller, Crime, Drama
Director Herbert J. Leder
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Candy Man is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1969. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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