Candy Mountain(1988)
Don't take it so hard... life ain't no candy mountain!
Candy Mountain Synopsis
A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker.
Candy Mountain (1988) is a music and drama film directed by Robert Frank, released on January 20, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Kevin J. O'Connor, Bulle Ogier, Harris Yulin and Tom Waits. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Frank
- Writers:
- Rudy Wurlitzer
- Producers:
- Ruth Waldburger, Philippe Diaz
- Cinematographer:
- Pio Corradi
- Production:
- Xanadu Film, Films A2, Les Films Plain Chant, Les Films Vision 4, TS Productions
- Status:
- Released
Candy Mountain (1988) Trailer
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Candy Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Julius
Bulle Ogier
as Cornelia
Harris Yulin
as Elmore Silk
Tom Waits
as Al Silk
Joe Strummer
as Security Cop
Laurie Metcalf
as Alice
Dr. John
as Henry
Leon Redbone
as Leon
Roberts Blossom
as Archie
Tantoo Cardinal
as Annie
Jayne Eastwood
as Lucille
David Johansen
as Keith Burns
Key crew
Directed by Robert Frank, written by Rudy Wurlitzer, produced by Ruth Waldburger and Philippe Diaz.
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Candy Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Candy Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Candy Mountain online?
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Candy Mountain (1988) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Candy Mountain?
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The main cast of Candy Mountain (1988) includes Kevin J. O'Connor, Bulle Ogier, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits and Joe Strummer. The film was directed by Robert Frank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candy Mountain released?
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Candy Mountain was released on January 20, 1988 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Candy Mountain worth watching?
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Candy Mountain (1988) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Candy Mountain?
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Yes. The official Candy Mountain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.