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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes2
DirectorPaul Wendkos
WritersTom Lazarus
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Awakening of Candra
About The Awakening of Candra
Based on the true-life story of teenage bride Candra Torres who was abducted in 1976 while on a honeymoon camping trip in the High Sierras.
Directed by Paul Wendkos, The Awakening of Candra leans on a strong ensemble — Blanche Baker, Cliff DeYoung, Richard Jaeckel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1983.
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