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The Candidate

1968·Movie
1h 45min
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
IMDb7.3

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This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
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Directed by:
Jans Rautenbach
Written by:
Emil Nofal, Jans Rautenbach
Composed by:
Roy Martin

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Is The Candidate worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Candidate?

1 h 45 min

The Candidate runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is The Candidate in?

Afrikaans

It was made in Afrikaans. Produced in South Africa.

What tropes does The Candidate use?

Door-Closes EndingAttack of the Political AdCall-BackSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismPoliticians Kiss BabiesNo Celebrities Were HarmedCorrupt PoliticianThe CameoSpringtime for HitlerRunning GagLens FlareHypocritical Humorand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Candidate, including Door-Closes Ending, Attack of the Political Ad, Call-Back.