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Candy Mountain (1987)

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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

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Robert Frank

In Theaters: Jan 20, 1988 Wide

Cast

Kevin J. O'Connor
Julius Book
Harris Yulin
Elmore Silk
Tom Waits
Al Silk
Bulle Ogier
Cornelia
Roberts Blossom
Archie
Leon Redbone
Huey
Dr. John
Henry
Rita MacNeil
Winnie
Joe Strummer
Mario
Laurie Metcalf
Alice
Jayne Eastwood
Lucille
Kazuko Oshima
Koko
Tantoo Cardinal
Annie
Nancy Fish
Maid
Eric House
Doctor
Arto Lindsay
Alston
David Margulies
Lawyer
Bob Maroff
Gas Station Attendant
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Darlene
Rockets Redglare
Van Driver
Wayne Robson
Buddy Burke
David Johansen
Keith Burns
Eric Mitchell
Gunther
Dee De Antonio
Lou Sultan
John Simon Beaton
Kid
Ralph Dillon
Musician
Bob Joy
Couple
Mary Joy
Couple
Susan J. Kirschner
Suzie
Tony "Machine" Krasinski
Musician
Rosalee Larade
Kid
Roy MacEachern
Customs Officer
Liz Porrazzo
Lola
Norman Rankin
Kid
Jose Soto
Musician's Son
Harry Fox
Gas Station Owner

Critic Reviews for Candy Mountain

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (0)

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.

November 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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J. Hoberman

Village Voice

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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.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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Watching Candy Mountain, we're lulled into a mood of uncertain but pleasurable anticipation.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Hal Hinson

Washington Post

Top Critic

You get sweeter on Candy with every passing mile.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Desson Thomson

Washington Post

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Enjoyably weird quintessential road movie.

December 20, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

This road movie in the spirit of the Beats follows Julius (O'Connor), a struggling musician and James Dean wannabe, who sets out on a mission to track down legendary guitar maker Elmore Silk.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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Road movie. Fun film to watch. Pretty good acting considering the use of rock stars. Good message and story. Soundtrack was also quite good. Wish there were more films like this one.

May 11, 2005

M Sarki

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