Candidate for Murder (1962)
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.
Director: David Villiers
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Cast
- Michael Gough - Donald Edwards
- Erika Remberg - Helene Edwards
- Hans von Borsody - Kersten
- John Justin - Robert Vaughan
- Paul Whitsun-Jones - Phillips
- Vanda Godsell - Betty Conlon
- Anneke Wills - Jacqueline
- Jerold Wells - Police Inspector
- Victor Charrington - Barman
- Ray Smith - Chauffeur
Screenplay
- Edgar Wallace (Short Story)
- Lukas Heller
Music: Charles Blackwell
Cinematography: Bert Mason
Editing: Bernard Gribble
Production: Merton Park Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles
Keywords
hitman, murder
More Films by Director: David Villiers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Candidate for Murder about?
- 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.
- Who directed Candidate for Murder?
- Candidate for Murder was directed by David Villiers.
- Who stars in Candidate for Murder?
- Candidate for Murder stars Michael Gough, Erika Remberg, Hans von Borsody, John Justin, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Vanda Godsell.
- How long is Candidate for Murder?
- Candidate for Murder has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Candidate for Murder?
- Candidate for Murder is a Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was Candidate for Murder produced?
- Candidate for Murder was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Candidate for Murder?
- The themes of Candidate for Murder include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.