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Candy (2006) -- A poet (Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destructi
Candy (2006) -- A poet (Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Cornish) who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destructi
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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   8,860 votes
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Director:
Neil Armfield
Writers:
Luke Davies (novel) and
Neil Armfield (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 May 2006 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
More is never enough. more
Plot:
A poet falls in love with an art student who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 16 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(31 articles)
Cornish, Ledger 'studied addicts'
 (From digitalspy. 26 October 2009, 7:52 AM, PDT)

'Candy' recollections: Abbie Cornish and Heath Ledger studied addicts
 (From Monsters and Critics. 23 October 2009, 10:01 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Brilliant journey into darkness more (68 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Abbie Cornish ... Candy

Heath Ledger ... Dan

Geoffrey Rush ... Casper
Tom Budge ... Schumann
Roberto Meza-Mont ... Jorge (as Roberto Meza Mont)

Tony Martin ... Jim Wyatt
Noni Hazlehurst ... Elaine Wyatt
Holly Austin ... Sunglasses Shop Assistant
Craig Moraghan ... Washing Machine Dealer
John Lee ... Hock Shop Man
Noel Herriman ... Celebrant
Tim McKenzie ... Uncle Rod
Tara Morice ... Aunt Katherine
Maddi Newling ... Janey
Patricia Lemon ... Wedding Guest
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive depiction of drug addiction, disturbing images, language, sexual content and nudity.
Runtime:
Australia:116 min | UK:108 min | USA:108 min | Hong Kong:108 min | UK:108 min (uncut)
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Australia more
Company:
Film Finance more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the bank teller is counting out the money, the notes aren't in any kind of order. In reality notes would be counted from the highest note down to the lowest. more
Quotes:
Candy: I wanna try it your way this time. more
Movie Connections:
References Catch Me If You Can (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Song to the Siren more

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36 out of 46 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant journey into darkness, 22 May 2006
8/10
Author: tdevil from Australia

This is a brilliant film featuring an excellent screenplay, outstanding acting and consummate directing.

It is dark but wonderfully romantic. Most importantly, it is truthful. It is an Australian 'Requiem for a dream' but with far greater depth.

It may not be traditionally commercial but who would have thought a film about two gay cowboys would be commercial?

I say well done to the Producer and the whole team for their work. I would also say that this has inspired me to look at Australian theatre directors for future features.

PS. Abbie and Heath were seamless. So good to see talent like these two working together and doing so in Australia.

David Steinhoff CEO Presence Films Sydney Australia

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