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The Candidate

619802h 9mVolker Schlöndorff,Alexander Kluge,Stefan Aust,Alexander von Eschwege

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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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What is The Candidate (1980) 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.

Who stars in The Candidate?

The Candidate stars Franz Josef Strauß, Ernst Albrecht. The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated 6.

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