I enjoyed this. <em>'Candleshoe'</em> starts in a greater manner than it finishes, but the full duration is entertaining. The early scenes are, for this era of Disney live-action at least, actually quite unusual, I wasn't fully sure where the story was going at first - which is a positive. Once everything becomes clearer, it does lose the slight edge it has at the beginning. The cast, meanwhile, are very good.…
For 10% of the action and a red Ferrari, she'd con her own grandmother.
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.
Top Cast
David Niven
Priory
Helen Hayes
Lady St. Edmund
Jodie Foster
Casey
Leo McKern
Bundage
Veronica Quilligan
Cluny
Ian Sharrock
Peter
Sarah Tamakuni
Anna
David Samuels
Bobby
John Alderson
Jenkins
Mildred Shay
Mrs. McCress
Michael Balfour
Mr. McCress
Sydney Bromley
Mr. Thresher
Michael Segal
Train Guard
Vivian Pickles
Grimsworthy
Tina Simmons
Family Friend (uncredited)
Peter Diamond
Hood (uncredited)
Reviews
A wonderful, gentle, spin on the "Little Lord Fauntleroy" tale with a great ensemble cast. David Niven always did thrive in the less-is-more style of acting and here it is never better displayed. Jodie Foster - an American street-urchin is engaged by unscrupulous gold-digger "Mr. Bundage" (Leo McKern) to travel to England where she is to impersonate the long lost grand-daughter of the Marchioness of St. Edmund…
FAQ about Candleshoe
What is Candleshoe about?
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…
When was Candleshoe released?
Candleshoe was released in 1977.
What genres does Candleshoe belong to?
Candleshoe is categorised as Family.
Who stars in Candleshoe?
The cast of Candleshoe includes David Niven, Helen Hayes, Jodie Foster, Leo McKern, Veronica Quilligan.