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Candide (2005): Cast

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Candide is a 2005 music comedy directed by Lonny Price, starring Paul Groves as Candide, Kristin Chenoweth and Patti LuPone. It runs 2 hours.

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Candide (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Lonny Price
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Candide About?

The premise of Candide without spoilers.

Presented as a concert performance of Leonard Bernstein’s celebrated musical, the story follows the naïve optimist Candide, who falls for the beautiful but materialistic Cunégonde. Her baron father disapproves, prompting Candide to embark on a journey marked by a series of misfortunes and satirical encounters.

Candide Themes & Keywords

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  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Candide Cast & Characters

Paul Groves leads the cast as Candide, with Kristin Chenoweth as Cunegonde and Patti LuPone as The Old Lady. Directed by Lonny Price; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lonny Price

More films directed by Lonny Price, best-rated first: Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened, Show of Titles, Harold Prince: The Director’s Life and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.

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Candide Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Кандид” and “憨第德”.

Also known as
  • Кандид
  • 憨第德

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FAQ

Candide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Candide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Candide?

Candide runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Candide released?

Candide was released on January 12, 2005.

Who directed Candide?

Candide was directed by Lonny Price.

More films by Lonny Price

Who is in the cast of Candide?

Candide stars Paul Groves as Candide, Kristin Chenoweth as Cunegonde and Patti LuPone as The Old Lady, among 6 credited actors.

Does Candide have a post-credit scene?

No. Candide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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