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The Candy Snatchers (1973)

R 94 min  -  Crime | Thriller  -   June 1973 (USA)
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An abused autistic boy is the sole witness to the kidnapping of a teenage heiress.

Director:

Guerdon Trueblood

Writer:

Bryan Gindoff

Stars:

Tiffany Bolling, Ben Piazza and Susan Sennett
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tiffany Bolling ...
Jessie
Ben Piazza Ben Piazza ...
Avery
Susan Sennett Susan Sennett ...
Candy
Brad David Brad David ...
Alan
Vince Martorano Vince Martorano ...
Eddy
Bonnie Boland Bonnie Boland ...
Audrey
Jerry Butts Jerry Butts ...
Dudley
Leon Charles Leon Charles ...
Boss
Dolores Dorn Dolores Dorn ...
Katherine
Phyllis Major Phyllis Major ...
Lisa
Bill Woodard Bill Woodard ...
Charlie
Christopher Trueblood Christopher Trueblood ...
Sean Newton (as Christophe)
Earl Hansen Earl Hansen ...
Gun Store Owner
Harry Kronman Harry Kronman ...
Deli Owner
John Bill John Bill ...
Policeman
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Storyline

An abused autistic boy is the sole witness to the kidnapping of a teenage heiress.

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Plot Keywords:

Kidnapping | Stepfather | Dismemberment | Abused Child | Abusive Mother  | See more »

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Violence beyond 'Last House on the Left'! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ta lytra tou tromou See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marmot Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Director Guerdon Trueblood and co-star Vince Martorano had been best friends at George Washington University in Virginia and, both being interested in the film industry, had a bet as to who would find success first. Trueblood became an in-demand writer for TV shows and movies-of-the-week, and when he got the job of directing "The Candy Snatchers," asked writer Bryan Gindoff to create the character of Eddy specifically for Martorano, who was working as a commercial fisherman when he was summoned by Trueblood to appear in the film. See more »

Quotes

Avery: [to Jessie] What are my chances of getting out of this?
Jessie: [to Alan] Lie to Him
Alan: [to Avery] Pretty good!
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Referenced in Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Money Is the Root of All Happiness"
Music and Lyrics by Steve Singer (as Stephen Singer) and Jay Stewart
Sung by Kerry Chater See more »