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May 26, 1991 · A drama based on a novel by Catherine Cookson, set in 1880s Yorkshire. It follows the story of a man with a violent temper, his brother, and a woman who tries to prove his innocence.
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- Drama
- Roy Battersby
- 1991-05-26
A murder mystery set in 1880s Yorkshire, where a man is falsely accused of killing his brother-in-law and a woman tries to prove his innocence. The plot involves a love triangle, a family secret, and a sculptor brother who finds the murder weapon.
Watch The Black Candle with a subscription on Prime Video. In 1880s England, Lily Whitmore (Cathy Sandford) is the heir to a crumbling factory, and she's determined to restore the business to...
- Drama
- Samantha Bond
- Roy Battersby
Synopsis. The Black Candle uses Kwanzaa as a vehicle to explore and celebrate the African-American experience. Narrated by the poet Maya Angelou and directed by author and filmmaker M. K. Asante, The Black Candle is about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture.
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The Black Candle is a film that explores and celebrates the African-American experience through the lens of Kwanzaa, a pan-African holiday. Narrated by Maya Angelou and directed by MK Asante, the film features interviews with Jim Brown, Chuck D, Maulana Karenga and others.
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A TV movie based on Catherine Cookson's novel, starring Cathy Sandford, Nathaniel Parker and James Gaddas. See the full cast and crew list, including directors, writers, producers and more.