The Candidate

Oct 27, 2016

1h 20m

★ 5.6

Overview

A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Cordón Films

Oficina Burman

HC Films

The Candidate Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Martín Marchand

Diego De Paula

Mateo Borrás

Matías Singer

Laura Ambrosio

Ana Katz

Asistente Gabriel

José Luis Arias

Enrique F

César Troncoso

Leo Mardones

Roberto Suárez

Asesor Sebas

Alan Sabbagh

Actor de postura

Fernando Amaral

Rocío

Chiara Hourcade

Cazador

Ricardo Merkin

Eloísa C

Verónica Llinás

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