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Candidate for Murder
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Candidate for Murder

1962-01-01 · 60 min · Not rated

Crime · Mystery

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.

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Directors
David Villiers
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael GoughMichael GoughDonald Edwards
Erika RembergErika RembergHelene Edwards
Hans von BorsodyHans von BorsodyKersten
John JustinJohn JustinRobert Vaughan
Paul Whitsun-JonesPaul Whitsun-JonesPhillips
Vanda GodsellVanda GodsellBetty Conlon
Anneke WillsAnneke WillsJacqueline
Jerold WellsJerold WellsPolice Inspector
Victor CharringtonBarman
Ray SmithRay SmithChauffeur
Norma ParnellGuest at Party
Odette NashGuest at Party
Gabriella LicudiGabriella LicudiGuest at Party
Luanshya GreerGuest at Party
Richard BidlakeGuest at Party
Mike HallGuest at Party
Robin PhillipsRobin PhillipsGuest at Party

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