Der Kandidat 1980

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.

Directed by: Alexander Kluge & Volker Schlöndorff & Alexander von Eschwege & Stefan Aust
Written by: Alexander Kluge & Volker Schlöndorff & Alexander von Eschwege & Stefan Aust
Release date: 1980-04-18
Runtime: 129 minutes
Cast:
Franz Josef Strauß
Franz Josef Strauß
 
Ernst Albrecht
Ernst Albrecht