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Candy Mountain

6.1 (13 votes)• 1988• 91m•Released

Music Drama

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A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker.

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Languages: English

Director: Robert Frank, Rudy Wurlitzer

Starring Cast: Kevin J. O'Connor, Bulle Ogier, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits, Joe Strummer, Laurie Metcalf

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