Candidate for Murder(1962)
Candidate for Murder Synopsis
Professional killer Kersten arrives in England and is hired by Donald Edwards to murder his wife Helene. But Helene's lover Robert Vaughan discovers the plot and he trails Kersten and Edwards to a country cottage.
Candidate for Murder (1962) is a crime and mystery film directed by David Villiers, released on January 1, 1962 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Michael Gough, Erika Remberg, Hans von Borsody and John Justin.
- Director:
- David Villiers
- Writers:
- Edgar Wallace, Lukas Heller
- Producers:
- Jack Greenwood
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Mason
- Composer:
- Charles Blackwell
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
Candidate for Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Gough
as Donald Edwards
Erika Remberg
as Helene Edwards
Hans von Borsody
as Kersten
John Justin
as Robert Vaughan
Paul Whitsun-Jones
as Phillips
Vanda Godsell
as Betty Conlon
Anneke Wills
as Jacqueline
Jerold Wells
as Police Inspector
- Victor Charrington
Victor Charrington
as Barman
Ray Smith
as Chauffeur
- Norma Parnell
Norma Parnell
as Guest at Party
- Odette Nash
Odette Nash
as Guest at Party
Key crew
Directed by David Villiers, written by Edgar Wallace and Lukas Heller, produced by Jack Greenwood.
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Candidate for Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Candidate for Murder?
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The main cast of Candidate for Murder (1962) includes Michael Gough, Erika Remberg, Hans von Borsody, John Justin and Paul Whitsun-Jones. The film was directed by David Villiers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Candidate for Murder released?
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Candidate for Murder was released on January 1, 1962 and runs for 1h.