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The Candidate (2016): Cast

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The Candidate is a 2016 comedy directed by Daniel Hendler, starring César Troncoso as Enrique F, Verónica Llinás and Roberto Suárez. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Candidate (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Daniel Hendler
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Candidate About?

The premise of The Candidate without spoilers.

A wealthy businessman seeking the presidency hires a team of advisors to craft a public image appealing to middle-class voters. They meticulously construct social media profiles, produce commercials, and shape a new persona. However, tensions and conflicts emerge as hidden truths and deceptions are uncovered, revealing that appearances can be deceiving and not everyone is as they seem.

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Cast & crew

The Candidate Cast & Characters

César Troncoso leads the cast as Enrique F, with Verónica Llinás as Eloísa C and Roberto Suárez as Leo Mardones. Directed by Daniel Hendler; 11 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Daniel Hendler: Norberto’s Deadline.

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The Candidate Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “O Candidato” and “候选人”.

Also known as
  • O Candidato
  • 候选人

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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 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Candidate released?

The Candidate was released on October 27, 2016.

Who directed The Candidate?

The Candidate was directed by Daniel Hendler.

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Who is in the cast of The Candidate?

The Candidate stars César Troncoso as Enrique F, Verónica Llinás as Eloísa C and Roberto Suárez as Leo Mardones, 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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