The Candidate

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The Candidate

2011

0h 19m

7.5(18 votes)

Science Fiction

Drama

Horror

Thriller

Mystery

Overview

An underhanded company man is offered assistance by a secret organization that immerses him in forces beyond his control.

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9 members

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Robert Picardo

Carl Tucker

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Tom Gulager

Burton Grunzer

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Kat

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Vyto Ruginis

Alexander

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P.J. Byrne

Paul

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Thomas F. Duffy

Whitman Hayes

Directing

John Gulager

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Diane Ayala Goldner

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William Morse

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