

Candidate for Murder
1962-01-01 · 60 min · Not rated
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
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Michael GoughDonald Edwards
Erika RembergHelene Edwards
Hans von BorsodyKersten
John JustinRobert Vaughan
Paul Whitsun-JonesPhillips
Vanda GodsellBetty Conlon
Anneke WillsJacqueline
Jerold WellsPolice Inspector
Ray SmithChauffeur
Gabriella LicudiGuest at Party
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