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The Candidate (1980) - film poster, directed by Volker Schlöndorff

The Candidate

1980
129 min Feature
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

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.

Facts

Original language German

Rating

7.1/10 8 votes User rating

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