The Candidate (1980): Cast
The Candidate is a 1980 documentary directed by Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege, starring Franz Josef Strauß and Ernst Albrecht. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Directors
- Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Kairos-Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Candidate About?
The premise of The Candidate without spoilers.
Set against the backdrop of the autumn 1980 German parliamentary elections, the film surveys Germany’s historical trajectory while focusing on Franz Josef Strauß, the CDU/CSU candidate who seeks the nation’s highest political office. It juxtaposes past and present political currents to illuminate his ambitions.
The Candidate Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- german politician
- beer
- alcohol
- reference to franz josef strauss
- conservatism
- new german cinema
- marquee
- rivalry
- election campaign
- german politics
- west germany
- cold war era
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- year 1980
- portrait
The Candidate Cast
Franz Josef Strauß leads the cast, with Ernst Albrecht. Directed by Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege.
- Co-director Stefan Aust
- Co-director Alexander von Eschwege
More from Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege
One more film directed by Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege: Krieg und Frieden.
The Candidate Also Known As
Also known as “Kanslerskandidaten”.
- Also known as
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- Kanslerskandidaten
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The Candidate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Candidate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on April 18, 1980.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Stefan Aust and Alexander von Eschwege.
More films by Stefan Aust Who is in the cast of The Candidate?
The Candidate stars Franz Josef Strauß and Ernst Albrecht.
Does The Candidate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Candidate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Candidate in?
The original language of The Candidate is German.
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