Candidate for Murder (1962): Cast & Plot
Candidate for Murder is a 1962 crime mystery film directed by David de Villiers, starring Hans von Borsody as Kersten, Michael Gough and John Justin. It runs 1 hour.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- David de Villiers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Merton Park Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Candidate for Murder About?
The premise of Candidate for Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When professional killer Kersten comes to England, he is contracted by Donald Edwards to eliminate Edwards’s wife, Helene. Helene’s secret lover, Robert Vaughan, uncovers the scheme and follows the assassin and his client to a remote country cottage, where the deadly confrontation unfolds.
Candidate for Murder Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- murder
- killer
- wife
Candidate for Murder Cast & Characters
Hans von Borsody leads the cast as Kersten, with Michael Gough as Donald Edwards and John Justin as Robert Vaughan. Directed by David de Villiers; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director David de Villiers
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Hans von Borsody as Kersten -
Michael Gough as Donald Edwards - John Justin as Robert Vaughan
- Erika Remberg as Helene Edwards
Also Starring in Candidate for Murder
· 4 more- Anneke Wills Jacqueline
- Paul Whitsun-Jones Phillips
- Vanda Godsell Betty Conlon
- Jerold Wells Police Inspector
Candidate for Murder Plot Summary
What happens in Candidate for Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Donald Edwards [Michael Gough] suspects his wife Helene Edwards [Erika Remberg] of infidelity with barrister Robert Vaughan. He hires Kersten [Hans von Borsody], a German assassin, to kill her, and delivers him from the airport to a remote country cottage. In the evening, Kersten [Hans von Borsody] arrives uninvited at a party hosted by Helene, arousing the suspicions of Helene [Erika Remberg] Edwards and Vaughan [John Justin]. After the guests depart, Kersten confronts Helene and points his gun at her. When Vaughan returns to the house, he finds Helene missing and Edwards there, who is acting suspiciously.
Full summary
The whole story of Candidate for Murder, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Candidate for Murder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year was 'Candidate for Murder' released?
Cars in Candidate for Murder
25 cars on screen, including the 1962 Vanden Plas Princess 3-Litre MkII and the 1956 Jaguar XK 140.
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1962 Vanden Plas Princess 3-Litre MkII Main role -
1956 Jaguar XK 140 Important role -
1957 Morris Oxford Traveller Series III Important role -
1959 Ford Consul MkII Minor role
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Candidate for Murder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Candidate for Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Candidate for Murder?
Candidate for Murder runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Candidate for Murder released?
Candidate for Murder was released in 1962.
Who directed Candidate for Murder?
Candidate for Murder was directed by David de Villiers.
Who is in the cast of Candidate for Murder?
Candidate for Murder stars Hans von Borsody as Kersten, Michael Gough as Donald Edwards and John Justin as Robert Vaughan, among 8 credited actors.
Does Candidate for Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Candidate for Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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