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The Candidate (1964): Cast

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The Candidate is a 1964 drama directed by Robert Angus, starring Ted Knight as Frank Carlton, Mamie Van Doren and June Wilkinson. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Candidate (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Robert Angus
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Candidate About?

The premise of The Candidate without spoilers.

Samantha, a diligent modern professional, meets senatorial candidate Frank Carlton by chance and is recruited by the scheming campaign manager Eric to work on the senator‑to‑be’s campaign. She accepts, becoming caught in a tangled web of alliances, where shifting loyalties and agendas destabilize the campaign, leading it to crumble.

The Candidate Themes & Keywords

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  • psychotronic film
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Candidate Cast & Characters

Ted Knight leads the cast as Frank Carlton, with Mamie Van Doren as Christine Ashley and June Wilkinson as Angela Wallace. Directed by Robert Angus; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Candidate Also Known As

Also known as “候选人”.

Also known as
  • 候选人

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FAQ

The Candidate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Candidate released?

The Candidate was released on October 7, 1964.

Who directed The Candidate?

The Candidate was directed by Robert Angus.

Who is in the cast of The Candidate?

The Candidate stars Ted Knight as Frank Carlton, Mamie Van Doren as Christine Ashley and June Wilkinson as Angela Wallace, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Candidate have a post-credit scene?

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

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