The Candidate
Apr 18, 1980 · 2h 9m
Director
Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von EschwegeOverview
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.
Cast of The Candidate
Crew of The Candidate
Volker SchlöndorffDirector, Writer
Alexander KlugeWriter, Director
Stefan AustWriter, Director
Alexander von EschwegeWriter, Director- Thomas MauchDirector of Photography
- Bodo KesslerDirector of Photography
Igor LutherDirector of Photography- Werner LüringDirector of Photography
Jörg Schmidt-ReitweinDirector of Photography
About The Candidate
What is The Candidate about?
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.
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on April 18, 1980.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge and Stefan Aust.
Who is in the cast of The Candidate?
The cast of The Candidate includes Franz Josef Strauß and Ernst Albrecht.