Description
Title: The Candy Man (1969)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
American actress Julia Evans travels to Mexico with her young daughter for a film project. There, drug dealer Sidney Carter, known as the “Candy Man,” devises a plan to kidnap Julia’s daughter for ransom. He enlists the help of his addict associate, Rick Pierce, and his girlfriend, Greta Hansen, who is hired as the child’s nanny. However, the scheme unravels when Greta has second thoughts, leading to unexpected complications. The situation escalates, involving local authorities and culminating in a tense confrontation. The film explores themes of crime, desperation, and the lengths individuals will go to achieve their desires.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Herbert J. Leder
- Writers: Herbert J. Leder (adaptation), Francis Swann (screenplay and story)
- Cast:
- George Sanders as Sidney Carter
- Leslie Parrish as Julia Evans
- Manolo Fábregas as Lt. Garcia
- Gina Romand as Greta Hansen
- Carlos Cortés as Rick Pierce
IMDb Link:
The Candy Man (1969)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Brian Saur – ★★☆☆☆
“This did not deliver on the ‘George Sanders as sleazy drug dealer’ movie premise I was hoping for. More of a tepid child kidnapping thing.” -
joelnox – ★★☆☆☆
“This could have been a better film with a stronger directorial hand and about 15 minutes less running time. As it is, the movie just meanders along.” -
DFvideodiary
“Shot in Mexico thriller with a sinister George Sanders creeping everyone out as a scumbag drug dealer who kidnaps the daughter of a famous actress. No classic, but not a total waste of time.”
Meta Description:
“The Candy Man” (1969) is a crime drama thriller directed by Herbert J. Leder. The film follows American actress Julia Evans, portrayed by Leslie Parrish, who, while in Mexico, becomes entangled in a kidnapping plot orchestrated by drug dealer Sidney Carter, played by George Sanders. The narrative delves into themes of crime and desperation, highlighting the extents individuals will go to achieve their desires.
