Candyman: The David Klein Story (2010)

It's time to spill the beans...

Candyman: The David Klein Story (2010) poster

Candyman tells the amazing true story of David Klein, an eccentric candy inventor from LA, who came up with the concept of Jelly Belly jellybeans. These colorful beans became a pop culture phenomenon, revolutionized the candy industry and were personally endorsed by Ronald Reagen. However, David's eccentric personality and peculiar sense of business led him to leave Jelly Belly just as it was about to explode and grow into a billion dollar enterprise. Is there room for eccentric genius in the modern corporate world? The film tells how Klein may have lost his beans, but kept his soul.

Director: Costa Botes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Tom McLeod
Editing: Douglas Blush, Costa Botes
Production: Lone Pine, Picnic Productions
Country: New Zealand, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

candy, pop culture, biography, jellybean

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candyman: The David Klein Story about?
Candyman tells the amazing true story of David Klein, an eccentric candy inventor from LA, who came up with the concept of Jelly Belly jellybeans. These colorful beans became a pop culture phenomenon, revolutionized the candy industry and were personally endorsed by Ronald Reagen. However, David's eccentric personality and peculiar sense of business led him to leave Jelly Belly just as it was about to explode and grow into a billion dollar enterprise. Is there room for eccentric genius in the modern corporate world? The film tells how Klein may have lost his beans, but kept his soul.
Who directed Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story was directed by Costa Botes.
Who stars in Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story stars David Herman Klein, Bert Klein, 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
How long is Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Candyman: The David Klein Story?
Candyman: The David Klein Story is a Documentary film.
Where was Candyman: The David Klein Story produced?
Candyman: The David Klein Story was produced in New Zealand, United States of America.