Candleshoe

1977 • 101 min • G

“For 10% of the action and a red Ferrari, she'd con her own grandmother.”

★ 6.9 / 10 (121 votes)

Family

Synopsis

When ex-con artist Harry claims that a secret treasure is hidden inside Candleshoe, an English estate, he creates an elaborate plan to find and steal the prize. By convincing a girl named Casey to impersonate the estate owner's long-lost granddaughter, Harry hopes to uncover the treasure's location. But when Casey has a change of heart, she must follow the clues and find the treasure, in order to save Candleshoe and stop Harry before it is too late.

About This Film

Candleshoe is a 1977 family film directed by Norman Tokar. With a runtime of 101 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 121 votes on TMDB. The film stars David Niven, Helen Hayes, Jodie Foster, Leo McKern, Veronica Quilligan among its cast of 20 credited actors.

Cast

David Niven

as Priory

Helen Hayes

as Lady St. Edmund

Jodie Foster

as Casey

Leo McKern

as Harry Bundage

Veronica Quilligan

as Cluny

Ian Sharrock

as Peter

Sarah Tamakuni

as Anna

David Samuels

as Bobby

John Alderson

as Jenkins

Mildred Shay

as Mrs. McCress

Michael Balfour

as Mr. McCress

Sydney Bromley

as Mr. Thresher

Michael Segal

as Train Guard

Vivian Pickles

as Grimsworthy

Eddie Powell

as Hood (uncredited)

Peter Diamond

as Hood (uncredited)

Derek Martin

as Policeman (uncredited)

Terence Plummer

as Hood (uncredited)

Tina Simmons

as Family Friend (uncredited)

Rocky Taylor

as Hood (uncredited)

Crew