The Honest Candidate
"He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not."
Originally released in 2014. The Honest Candidate is a comedy film. directed by Roberto Santucci.
Starring Leandro Hassum, Luiza Valdetaro, and Victor Leal
Synopsis
João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (180 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures Brasil
- RioFilme
- Telecine
- Paris Filmes
- Camisa Listrada
- Panorama Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Honest Candidate about?
João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes h...
Who directed The Honest Candidate?
The Honest Candidate was directed by Roberto Santucci.
How long is The Honest Candidate?
The Honest Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Honest Candidate released?
The Honest Candidate was released on September 5, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Honest Candidate?
The main cast of The Honest Candidate includes Leandro Hassum, Luiza Valdetaro, Victor Leal, Flávia Garrafa, Arthur Claro.
Is The Honest Candidate worth watching?
The Honest Candidate has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 180 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.