---
title: "The Candidate"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-candidate-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 337784
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Candidate (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-candidate-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Candidate is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Cosnat Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unscrupulous campaign manager jeopardizes political careers with a setup."

### Why Watch
- features political drama
- explores risky campaigns

### Caveats & Content Note
- low-budget production
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dramatic elements related to political campaigns.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Angus
- **Networks / Studios**: Cosnat Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Candidate released?
The film was released on 10/07/1964 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Robert Angus.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Mamie Van Doren, June Wilkinson, and Ted Knight.

### Q: What alternative titles does the film have?
Alternative titles include The Playmates for the Candidate, Party Girls for the Candidate, and Kisses for the Candidate.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Candidate — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/337784)
- [The Candidate (1964 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Candidate_(1964_film))
- [The Candidate (2016) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/508257-the-candidate/prehled/)
- [The Candidate (2022) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3015925-the-candidate)

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