Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
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Candy Mountain

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Candy Mountain

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn.) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

New York City, 1980s. A struggling, deadbeat musician named Julius has fallen on hard times. With no guitar, band or paying gigs, he cooks up a get-rich-quick scheme – to find the legendary, yet elusive guitar-maker Elmore Silk. Considered one of the greatest luthiers in the business, Silk’s disappearance from the scene has only made his work more coveted by musicians and executives looking to make a buck off his name. Julius agrees to track the man down and sets out on the road. Meant to be a simple journey upstate, Julius stumbles down a long, winding road full of dead-ends and wrong turns towards an eventual revelatory conclusion in the Canadian wilderness. One of the great cult classics of the 1980s and starring character actors Kevin J O’Conner and Harris Yulin, the supporting cast features real-life music legends Tom Waits, Leon Redbone, Joe Strummer, Dr. John, David Johansen and more. “A wry, laid-back Heart of Darkness" (Chicago Reader), Candy Mountain combines the keen eye of legendary photographer Robert Frank with novelist/screenwriter Rudy Wurlitzer’s mythic American prose to produce the quintessential road movie.

directed by: Robert Frank, Rudy Wurlitzer
starring: Kevin J. O'Connor, Harris Yulin, Tom Waits, Bulle Ogier, Joe Strummer, Arto Lindsay, David Johansen, David Margulies, Leon Redbone
1987 / 91 min / 1.66:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Director Alex Cox on Candy Mountain
  • The Road Goes on Forever video talk by author David N. Meyer
  • 16 page booklet with new essay by author John Dixon
    • English subtitles

    Overall rating: 4.6136365 / 5 from 44 reviews.

    AI Generated Review Summary

    Candy Mountain, a special limited edition slipcover, offers a significant upgrade from the old VHS with clear music and impactful dialogue. Customers praise the film as essential, great, and a true work of art, highlighting its classic 80s music and memorable storytelling.

    Summary topics

    • Music Quality (13%): It was highlighted by customers that the eclectic music and dialogue in this product is clear and impactful.
    • Upgrade Value (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the significant upgrade of "Candy Mountain" from the old VHS.
    • Film Quality (30%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that the film is essential, great, excellent, enjoyable, and memorable.

    Review topics: ["looks","upgrade","work","movie","film","music","flick","release","transfer","story","dialogue","mountains","cameo","making","acting","art"].

    Review highlights

    • "0, also benefits from this upgrade, ensuring that the eclectic music and dialogue are clear and impactful." — Walter P.
    • "Nice BluRay of classic ROBERT FRANK movie is a memorable road film with great music and MANY STARS !" — Lance P.
    • "I absolutely loved this movie and the transfer is a true work of art." — Matthew M.

    Reviews

    Super fun road and music movie

    "Beautiful photography, nice pacing. I’ve heard about this movie for decades. Glad to have finally seen it and glad to have it in my collection."

    — Michael P. (4/5)

    The last time I saw

    "The last time I saw Candy Mountain was on a bad VHS rip so watching this new blu-ray was pretty rad."

    — Alec N. (5/5)

    "Amazing film been waiting a while to get me a copy and I'm glad I did, brought back memories of a simpler time, arrived quick after it shipped thought it was damaged due to the shipping box being crushed but the item was ok so it's all good"

    — Daniel (5/5)

    Candy Mountain

    "Great release. Interesting film with a lot of musicians turned actors."

    — Kyle S. (5/5)

    Woefully underseen masterpiece.

    "You’re missing out if you don’t own this one."

    — Michael D. (5/5)

    An interesting oddity

    "This is a cool road movie, in which arguably not much happens. I happen to dig that vibe, and if the idea of a Robert Frank/Rudy Wurlitzer film with that cast appeals to you, you should probably check this out!"

    — Alexandre R. (4/5)

    Tabula Rasa in Search of a Scribe

    "A terrific cast in this wonderfully human story about a search for purpose. Driven-yet-aimless, a real mongrel of a shaggy dog road movie."

    — Alan H. (4/5)

    Wait for the Candy Mountain

    "I never heard of this film but it was great. Love anything with Tom waits and the scan was superb."

    — Ian D. (4/5)

    WONDERFUL!

    "vert good. . ."

    — DANIEL R. (5/5)

    Car Trader: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey

    "First of all, Tom Waits is in this movie and it was released in 1987. Harris Yulin (Ghostbusters ll) or “Mel” from Scarface amongst other films, is also in this film, as well as the guy who played the mayor from the original ghostbusters film. The main character played by Kevin J. O’Connor, I only recognize from the mummies movies and “No Escape” from 1994. He’s really young here. The cab driver from Scrooged is here too ha ha. Roberts Blossom also, and Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) from Rosanne, who is actually pretty hot because she is also pretty young in late 80s. Good camera work and picture clarity. The atmosphere, looks and locations are simply stunning. I love the story, and I actually had fun playing my own game trying to guess which of the A+ cast was going to be Elmore Silk. I wouldn’t call this a comedy but there are some pretty funny parts. Everybody in this film drinks! I’m not sure if this film was a hit or anything in ‘87 since I was only 3 years old but it should have been if it wasn’t. I’m still surprised I never heard of it before it reached the website, this upgraded restoration was done a very nice service. I’m glad I picked this one up. It did not end how most people would expect, that’s all I’m going to say. I like the slipcover and there is a booklet. The Blu-ray has a few extras. Good road movie, I love a good road movie."

    — Rory K. (5/5)

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