The Candidate (1964)

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Released:
1964-10-07

Overview:
Samantha, a hard working modern woman who, because of a chance encounter with senatorial candidate Frank Carlton, is offered a job by conniving campaign runner Eric aiming to work for the prospective senator. She agrees and we are then shown the complicated way various relationships shape the campaign and how it all falls apart.

Director:
Robert Angus

Runtime:
1h 24min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Mamie Van Doren
    as
    Christine Ashley
  • Ted Knight
    as
    Frank Carlton
  • June Wilkinson
    as
    Angela Wallace
  • Ernesto Macias
    as
    Buddy Barker
  • Calvin Brown
    as
    Capitol Guard