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Candy Mountain is a 1988 drama film directed by Robert Frank and Rudy Wurlitzer. It was shot in New York City and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Plot

Julius (O'Connor) is a struggling musician who sets off to find Elmore Silk (Yulin) in order to strike a deal with him and become famous. Along his search, he meets various people who have encountered Elmore, and can give him valuable insight into what kind of man Elmore is. Once he meets Elmore, he finally realizes that financial gain is nothing compared to the development of one's artistic ability.

Cast

Kevin J. O'Connor as Julius

Harris Yulin as Elmore Silk

Tom Waits as Al Silk

Bulle Ogier as Cornelia

Roberts Blossom as Archie

Leon Redbone as Leon

Dr. John

Rita MacNeil as Winnie

Joe Strummer as Mario

Laurie Metcalf as Alice

Jayne Eastwood as Lucille

Kazuko as Koko Yamamoto

Eric Mitchell as Gunther

Mary Joy as Couple

Robert Joy as Couple

Arto Lindsay as Alston

Mary Margaret O'Hara as Darlene

David Johansen as Keith Burns

Tony 'Machine' Krasinski as Musician

Susan Kirschner as Suzie

Dee De Antonio as Lou Sultan

Jose Soto as Musician's Son

Bob Maroff as Gas-station Attendant

Rockets Redglare as Van Driver

Nancy Fish as Maid

Dan Archie Cummings as Gas-station Owner

Liz Porrazzo as Lola

Roy MacEachern as Customs Officer

Wayne Robson as Buddy Burke

Eric House as Doctor

Reviews

The film generally received positive reviews from critics. Caryn James of The New York Times wrote, "...seems to be a small, quirky film, but it easily assumes the weight, ambition and success that many larger films aim for and miss." As of November 2009, film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes had issued a 100% rating based on reviews from 8 critics.