The Awakening of Candra(1983)
His crime's too horrible to forget. But she's too terrified to remember.
The Awakening of Candra Synopsis
Based on the true-life story of teenage bride Candra Torres who was abducted in 1976 while on a honeymoon camping trip in the High Sierras.
The Awakening of Candra (1983) is a crime and drama film directed by Paul Wendkos, released on December 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Blanche Baker, Cliff DeYoung, Richard Jaeckel and Jeffrey Tambor. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Wendkos
- Writers:
- Tom Lazarus
- Producers:
- Jay Benson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Michael Klein Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Awakening of Candra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blanche Baker
as Candra Torres
Cliff DeYoung
as Thomas Leslie Brown
Richard Jaeckel
as Robert Harrison
Jeffrey Tambor
as Professor Michael Silver
Paul Regina
as Julio Torres
Elizabeth Cheshire
as Maria
Parley Baer
as Chief Brooks
- Rosanna Huffman
Rosanna Huffman
as Sara
Vernon Weddle
as Reiser
Ken Sansom
as Dr. Larsen
- Gypsi DeYoung
Gypsi DeYoung
as Bonnie
- Jonathan Estrin
Jonathan Estrin
as Forest
Key crew
Directed by Paul Wendkos, written by Tom Lazarus, produced by Jay Benson.
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The Awakening of Candra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Awakening of Candra – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Awakening of Candra?
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The main cast of The Awakening of Candra (1983) includes Blanche Baker, Cliff DeYoung, Richard Jaeckel, Jeffrey Tambor and Paul Regina. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Awakening of Candra released?
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The Awakening of Candra was released on December 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Awakening of Candra worth watching?
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The Awakening of Candra (1983) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.