Candy Mountain (1987)
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100% of critics liked it
(8 reviews) -
58% of users liked it
(326 ratings)
After promising a rock star he would find a particular guitar-maker to procure his valuable products, a musician takes a road trip in search of the legend. On his way, he meets various people who have--at one time or another-- been involved with the elusive guru. After he finally meets the man, he… More After promising a rock star he would find a particular guitar-maker to procure his valuable products, a musician takes a road trip in search of the legend. On his way, he meets various people who have--at one time or another-- been involved with the elusive guru. After he finally meets the man, he realizes that there is much more to one's art than financial reward. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Frank
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 20, 1988 Wide
Critic Reviews
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J. Hoberman, Village Voice
In a way, this shaggy-dog hipster road film is Frank's ultimate work -- evoking the end of the road and even the end of Endsville-but he has persevered.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Ambling along like a wry, laid-back "Heart of Darkness," this likable and touching film makes good use of Frank's remarkable photographic eye and Wurlitzer's witty, acerbic, and quasi-mystical handling of myth that has served him well in his novels.
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Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Watching Candy Mountain, we're lulled into a mood of uncertain but pleasurable anticipation.
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
You get sweeter on Candy with every passing mile.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Enjoyably weird quintessential road movie.
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Cast
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Kevin J. O'Connor
as Julius Book
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Harris Yulin
as Elmore Silk
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Tom Waits
as Al Silk
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Bulle Ogier
as Cornelia
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Roberts Blossom
as Archie
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Leon Redbone
as Huey
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Dr. John
as Henry
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Rita MacNeil
as Winnie
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Joe Strummer
as Mario
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Laurie Metcalf
as Alice
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Jayne Eastwood
as Lucille
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Kazuko Oshima
as Koko
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Tantoo Cardinal
as Annie
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Nancy Fish
as Maid
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Eric House
as Doctor
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Arto Lindsay
as Alston
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David Margulies
as Lawyer
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Bob Maroff
as Gas Station Attendant
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Mary Margaret O'Hara
as Darlene
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Rockets Redglare
as Van Driver
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Wayne Robson
as Buddy Burke
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David Johansen
as Keith Burns
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Eric Mitchell
as Gunther
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Dee De Antonio
as Lou Sultan
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John Simon Beaton
as Kid
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Ralph Dillon
as Musician
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Bob Joy
as Couple
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Mary Joy
as Couple
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Susan J. Kirschner
as Suzie
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Tony "Machine" Krasinski
as Musician
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Rosalee Larade
as Kid
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Roy MacEachern
as Customs Officer
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Liz Porrazzo
as Lola
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Norman Rankin
as Kid
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Jose Soto
as Musician's Son
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Harry Fox
as Gas Station Owner
