The Candy Man
1969, English. Directed by Herbert J. Leder.
The first day brought the CANDY MAN … the second day brought TERROR!
An American actress travels to Mexico to make a movie and brings her daughter with her. Upon arriving in Mexico, she is spotted by a drug dealer who also heads a kidnapping ring. He plants one of his drug-addicted "customers" with the actress as her nanny in order to be kidnap the child for ransom, but things don't work out as planned.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Candy Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1969.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert J. LederDirector
- George SandersSidney Carter
- Leslie ParrishJulie Evans
- Manolo FábregasLt. Garcia (as Manuel Fábregas)
- Pixie HopkinMaria Lopez
- Félix GonzálezFelipe Lopez
- Pedro GalvánRoger West
- Gina RomandGreta Hansen
- José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'The Vagabond
- Nancy RodmanGwen Easterly
- Chuck AndersonLee Stevens
- Carlos CortésRick Pierce
- Tamara GarinaCast
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1969
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Francis Swann
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The Candy Man: quick answers
Is The Candy Man worth watching?
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How long is The Candy Man?
The Candy Man runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Candy Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Candy Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Candy Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Candy Man is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Candy Man on?
The Candy Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1969. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Candy Man?
If you liked The Candy Man, try The Parts You Lose, Killer's Kiss, The Organization.
Who directed The Candy Man?
The Candy Man (1969) was directed by Herbert J. Leder and stars George Sanders, Leslie Parrish, Manolo Fábregas.