The Candidate

1980 2h 9m ★6.0

Documentary

The Candidate

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.

Release Date April 18, 1980

Runtime 2h 9m

Country Germany

Language German

Director Volker Schlöndorff, Alexander Kluge, Stefan Aust, Alexander von Eschwege

Category Documentary

Rating 6.0 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1980