Candleshoe

1977

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Family

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 71% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 71% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 5240 5.2K

butler country estate con artist orphan heiress hidden treasure

Plot summary

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.

Director

Norman Tokar Photo
Norman Tokar

Top cast

Jodie Foster Photo
Jodie Foster as Casey
David Niven Photo
David Niven as Priory
Helen Hayes Photo
Helen Hayes as Lady St. Edmund
Leo McKern Photo
Leo McKern as Bundage
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926.4 MB
1204*720
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 40 min
Seeds 2
1.68 GB
1792*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 40 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by mdm-11 7 / 10

Teenage Jody Foster in Nostalgic Family Movie

Jodie Foster plays an American hard-knocks-life kid who travels to England, and together with a small-time crook tries to swindle an old lady (played by Helen Hayes) out of her fortune. Foster passes herself off as the child of a long lost relative (now orphaned), which makes Hayes feel responsible. Although the hoax is soon discovered, the two grow fond of each other, and when there appears to be no money at all in the estate, they band together to save the place from the tax man. The predictable ending is nonetheless satisfying.This film makes for pleasant family fare, and incidentally features 3 Academy Award Winning actors (Foster, Hayes and David Niven).
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Reviewed by Normy18 7 / 10

Well done. Bravo

One of Jodie Foster's first roles, but she succeeds brilliantly despite a script with some corny verbatim. Very tomboyish but still gorgeous and her demeanor and acting ability far surpass her years. Niven is great fun playing several roles, all while trying to keep a straight face. Fight scene near end perhaps a bit overlong and typical, but maintains some humour. Average script is made up for with strong, tender performances in a children's movie (which probably only appeals to adults, now)which surprisingly is not emotionally manipulative. 7/10

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