A Candidate for a Killing (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, A Candidate for a Killing is an action, drama and crime film directed by José María Elorrieta, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A traveler becomes a target for various crime syndicates when it turns out he's a dead ringer for a wanted mercenary.
Who’s in it. A Candidate for a Killing stars John Richardson as Nick Warfield / André Jarvis / Riquelli, Anita Ekberg as Jacqueline Monnard, Margaret Lee as Kina Inn and Fernando Rey as Marco Augusto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, A Candidate for a Killing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Candidate for a Killing page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Candidate for a Killing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Candidate for a Killing (1969)?
- In US, A Candidate for a Killing is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Candidate for a Killing worth watching?
- A Candidate for a Killing holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Candidate for a Killing?
- A Candidate for a Killing stars John Richardson, Anita Ekberg, Margaret Lee, Fernando Rey and Fernando Hilbeck.
- When was A Candidate for a Killing released?
- A Candidate for a Killing was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.