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Candleshoe

Movie·1977·Family·1h 41m·6.9 (121)·Directed by Norman Tokar

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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.

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David NivenDavid NivenPrioryHelen HayesHelen HayesLady St. EdmundJodie FosterJodie FosterCaseyLeo McKernLeo McKernHarry BundageVeronica QuilliganVeronica QuilliganCluny
Ian Sharrock
Ian SharrockPeter
Sarah Tamakuni
Sarah TamakuniAnna
David Samuels
David SamuelsBobby

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