About this movie
Made with an eye to the autumn of 1980 when the German parliamentary elections took place, The Candidate examines Germany’s history past and present and Franz Josef Strauß, the man who, as the CDU/CSU candidate, aspires to be elected to the most important political office in the land.
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Year
1980
Runtime
2h 9m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
3
Genre
Documentary
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Language
DE
Cast
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Questions about The Candidate
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 2h 9m (2 hours and 9 minutes).
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and released in 1980.
What genre is The Candidate?
The Candidate is a Documentary film (1980).
Who stars in The Candidate?
The cast of The Candidate includes Franz Josef Strauß, Ernst Albrecht.
What is the TMDB rating for The Candidate?
The Candidate has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 3 votes.
