Candidate for Murder
Candidate for Murder

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Candidate for Murder

1962
Movie
60 min
English

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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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert TronsonGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman, seeking to marry his beautiful fiancée, becomes embroiled in a sinister plot orchestrated by his resentful former wife. She manipulates events, framing him for her own murder to ensure she inherits his fortune and prevent his new marriage. The businessman must race against time to prove his innocence and expose the truth before he is convicted.

Critical Reception

Candidate for Murder received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its suspenseful plot and Juliette Gréco's performance, though some critics found the storyline somewhat predictable. It's generally regarded as a solid B-movie thriller from its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Suspenseful and engaging thriller with a captivating performance from Juliette Gréco.

  • The plot offers a compelling, albeit sometimes conventional, mystery.

  • A well-crafted B-movie that delivers on suspense and intrigue.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's enjoyable suspense and the strong presence of Juliette Gréco. Some viewers found the plot twists satisfying, while others noted it as a good example of classic British crime thrillers.

Fun Fact

The film is also known as 'The Crooked Road' in some regions, particularly in the United States.

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