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The Honest Candidate

1h 50m2014Roberto Santucci
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"He is a politician. He is honest. Believe it or not."

João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?

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What is The Honest Candidate (2014) about?

João Ernesto Ribamar is a corrupt politician running for the presidency. He is in the runoff election, ahead on the polls, when he receives a "mandinga" (curse) from his grandmother, which makes him unable to lie. Now the problem begins: How to win an election by telling only the truth?

Who stars in The Honest Candidate?

The Honest Candidate stars Leandro Hassum (João Ernesto), Luiza Valdetaro (Amanda), Victor Leal (Marcelinho), Flávia Garrafa (Isabel), Arthur Claro (Joãozinho). The film was directed by Roberto Santucci.

How long is The Honest Candidate?

The Honest Candidate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014.

Where can I watch The Honest Candidate?

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