I Want Candy (2008)
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
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Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic director friend Baggy head to London to sell what they know is a script made of gold.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Comedy
Written By:Peter Hewitt, Jamie Minoprio, Phil Hughes, Jonathan Stern
In Theaters:9/9/2008
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Runtime:87 minutes
Studio:BaggyJoe Productions, Thema Production, Ealing Studios, Grosvenor Park Productions
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