The Candidate
1964, English. Directed by Robert Angus.
An unscrupulous campaign manager sets up his senatorial candidate with a hotel waitress, setting off a series of encounters with women that put both men's political careers in jeopardy.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 October 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joyce Ann Miller, Quentin Vale
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The Candidate runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Candidate on?
The Candidate is streaming on Troma NOW in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Candidate?
If you liked The Candidate, try Fast Girls, Hardball, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate (1964) was directed by Robert Angus and stars Mamie Van Doren, Ted Knight, June Wilkinson.