Candy Girl (1983)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Edition
gptkbp:awards Best New Director
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:anthology
gptkbp:box_office $10 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Jane_Smith
gptkb:John_Doe
gptkbp:character gptkb:Lisa
gptkb:Tommy
gptkb:Mrs._Johnson
gptkb:The_Candy_Man
Mr. Johnson
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Roger_Deakins
gptkbp:composer gptkb:John_Williams
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact 1980s teen culture
gptkbp:director gptkb:M._Night_Shyamalan
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:ABC_Films
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Sally_Menke
gptkbp:famous_quote Life is like a box of chocolates.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:home_media_release Blu-ray release 2010
DVD release 2001
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Candy Girl (1983)
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Fast_Times_at_Ridgemont_High
gptkb:The_Breakfast_Club
gptkb:Stand_by_Me
gptkb:Sixteen_Candles
gptkb:Ferris_Bueller's_Day_Off
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:XYZ_Productions
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:release_date June 15, 1983
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1983
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Candy_Girl_(2023)
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:M._Night_Shyamalan
gptkbp:sequel Candy Girl 2
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Candy_Girl_Soundtrack
gptkbp:theme coming of age
gptkbp:trivia Filmed in 30 days.
Has been referenced in other media.
Cult following developed over the years.
Featured in several film festivals.
Features a cameo by a famous musician.
Had a limited release before wide distribution.
Inspired a popular song.
Notable for its soundtrack.
Originally titled ' Sweet Dreams'.
The candy shop was a real location.