The Candidate
Originally released in 1964. The Candidate is a drama film. directed by Robert Angus. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mamie Van Doren, Ted Knight, and June Wilkinson
Synopsis
Samantha, a hard working modern woman who, because of a chance encounter with senatorial candidate Frank Carlton, is offered a job by conniving campaign runner Eric aiming to work for the prospective senator. She agrees and we are then shown the complicated way various relationships shape the campaign and how it all falls apart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cosnat Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candidate about?
Samantha, a hard working modern woman who, because of a chance encounter with senatorial candidate Frank Carlton, is offered a job by conniving campaign runner Eric aiming to work for the prospecti...
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Robert Angus.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on October 7, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candidate?
The main cast of The Candidate includes Mamie Van Doren, Ted Knight, June Wilkinson, Ernesto Macias, Calvin Brown.