The Candidate
Synopsis
An unscrupulous campaign manager sets up his senatorial candidate with a hotel waitress, setting off a series of encounters with women that put both men's political careers in jeopardy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Angus
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Ann Miller, Quentin Vale
- Original Title
- The Candidate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Cosnat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Angus
Joyce Ann Miller, Quentin Vale, Frank Moceri
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Robert Angus
Director
Joyce Ann Miller
Screenplay
Quentin Vale
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Candidate
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What is The Candidate about?
An unscrupulous campaign manager sets up his senatorial candidate with a hotel waitress, setting off a series of encounters with women that put both men's political careers in jeopardy.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Robert Angus.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Mamie Van Doren, Ted Knight, June Wilkinson, Ernesto Macias, Calvin Brown.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Candidate based on a book or true story?
The Candidate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Moceri".