Candidate for Murder
Synopsis
Professional killer Kersten arrives in England and is hired by Donald Edwards to murder his wife Helene. But Helene's lover Robert Vaughan discovers the plot and he trails Kersten and Edwards to a country cottage.
Top Cast
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Michael Gough
Donald Edwards
Erika Remberg
Helene Edwards
Hans von Borsody
Kersten
John Justin
Robert Vaughan
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Phillips
Vanda Godsell
Betty Conlon
Anneke Wills
Jacqueline
Jerold Wells
Police Inspector
Victor Charrington
Barman
Ray Smith
Chauffeur
Norma Parnell
Guest at Party
Odette Nash
Guest at Party
Gabriella Licudi
Guest at Party
Luanshya Greer
Guest at Party
Richard Bidlake
Guest at Party
Mike Hall
Guest at Party
Robin Phillips
Guest at Party
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Villiers
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wallace, Lukas Heller
- Original Score
- Charles Blackwell
- Original Title
- Candidate for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Villiers
Edgar Wallace, Lukas Heller
Charles Blackwell
Bert Mason
Bernard Gribble
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Lukas Heller
Writer
David Villiers
Director
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Charles Blackwell
Original Music Composer
Bert Mason
Director of Photography
Bernard Gribble
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candidate for Murder
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What is Candidate for Murder about?
Professional killer Kersten arrives in England and is hired by Donald Edwards to murder his wife Helene. But Helene's lover Robert Vaughan discovers the plot and he trails Kersten and Edwards to a country cottage.
Who directed Candidate for Murder?
Candidate for Murder was directed by David Villiers.
Who stars in Candidate for Murder?
The principal cast of Candidate for Murder includes Michael Gough, Erika Remberg, Hans von Borsody, John Justin, Paul Whitsun-Jones.
When was Candidate for Murder released and how long is it?
Candidate for Murder was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Candidate for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candidate for Murder was composed by Charles Blackwell.