The Honest Candidate (2014)
He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not.
João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?
Director: Roberto Santucci
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 5, 2014
Cast
- Leandro Hassum - João Ernesto
- Luiza Valdetaro - Amanda
- Victor Leal - Marcelinho
- Flávia Garrafa - Isabel
- Arthur Claro - Joãozinho
- Giovanna Estefanio - Sofia
- Antonio Pedro - Demétrio
- Luís Lobianco - Mateus Floriano
- Flávio Galvão - Montanaro
- Ellen Rocche - Carmem
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nonato Estrela
Editing: Leo Clark Ribeiro
Production: Paramount Pictures Brasil, RioFilme, Telecine, Paris Filmes, Camisa Listrada, Panorama Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Roberto Santucci
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Honest Candidate about?
- João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?
- Who directed The Honest Candidate?
- The Honest Candidate was directed by Roberto Santucci.
- Who stars in The Honest Candidate?
- The Honest Candidate stars Leandro Hassum, Luiza Valdetaro, Victor Leal, Flávia Garrafa, Arthur Claro, Giovanna Estefanio.
- How long is The Honest Candidate?
- The Honest Candidate has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Honest Candidate?
- The Honest Candidate is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Honest Candidate produced?
- The Honest Candidate was produced in Brazil.