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The Candidate 1980 Directed by Stefan Aust , Alexander von Eschwege , ... Der Kandidat

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.

Country Germany
Production Country Germany
Language German
Spoken Language German
Release Date 18 April 1980
129 mins