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The Candidate (1959): Cast

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The Candidate is a 1959 drama directed by Fernando Ayala, starring Guillermo Battaglia as Giménez, Olga Zubarry and Alfredo Alcón. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Candidate (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Fernando Ayala
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Candidate About?

The premise of The Candidate without spoilers.

Aries Cinematográfica presents… An old politician is claimed by his party to be a candidate in the next elections.

The Candidate Themes & Keywords

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  • party
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Cast & crew

The Candidate Cast & Characters

Guillermo Battaglia leads the cast as Giménez, with Olga Zubarry as Isabel and Alfredo Alcón as Horacio. Directed by Fernando Ayala; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Fernando Ayala

More films directed by Fernando Ayala: God Raises Them, Sobredosis, Pasajeros de una pesadilla and The Arrangement.

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FAQ

The Candidate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Candidate, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Candidate released?

The Candidate was released on September 24, 1959.

Who directed The Candidate?

The Candidate was directed by Fernando Ayala.

More films by Fernando Ayala

Who is in the cast of The Candidate?

The Candidate stars Guillermo Battaglia as Giménez, Olga Zubarry as Isabel and Alfredo Alcón as Horacio, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Candidate have a post-credit scene?

No. The Candidate has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Candidate in?

The original language of The Candidate is Spanish.

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