Candy (2006 film)

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Candy

Promotional poster for Candy.
Directed by Neil Armfield
Produced by Margaret Fink
Emile Sherman
Written by Neil Armfield
Luke Davies
Starring Heath Ledger
Abbie Cornish
Geoffrey Rush
Music by Paul Charlier
Cinematography Garry Phillips
Editing by Dany Cooper
Distributed by Renaissance Films
Release date(s) 25 May 2006
Running time 116 min. (Australia)
108 min. (Hong Kong)
Country Flag of Australia Australia
Language English
IMDb profile

Candy is a 2006 Australian romantic drama film, adapted from Luke Davies' novel entitled Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction. Candy was directed by debut film-maker Neil Armfield and stars Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish and Geoffrey Rush.

Candy was released in Australia on 25 May 2006 and subsequently released around the world.

Tagline: More is never enough.

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[edit] Cast

Principal Cast and Characters
Heath Ledger as Dan
Abbie Cornish as Candy
Geoffrey Rush as Casper
Noni Hazelhurst as Elaine Wyatt
David Argue as Lester
Paul Blackwell as Phillip Dudley
Nathaniel Dean as Paul Hillman

[edit] Plot

Spoiler warning: Plot details follow.

A poet (Heath Ledger) falls in love with an art student (Abbie 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-destruction, and despair.

Spoilers end here.

[edit] Festivals

[edit] Awards

Heath Ledger (left) and Abbie Cornish (right) in a scene from the film.
Heath Ledger (left) and Abbie Cornish (right) in a scene from the film.

Won:

  • 2006 Australian Writers Guild Awards: Feature Film - Adaptation (Luke Davies with Neil Armfield).
  • 2006 Film Critics Circle of Australia: Best Actress in a Lead Role (Abbie Cornish), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Geoffrey Rush).

Nominated:

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