The Candidate
2007, English. Directed by Niels Arestrup.
Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu stepped in at the last minute to replace his party's candidate, who was forced to withdraw due to a rapidly spreading cancer. The day after the first round, he has very little time to prepare with his close team for the televised debate that will pit him against his opponent. Unpopular with the media and the public, he must improve his image and refine his arguments at all costs.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Niels ArestrupDirector
- Yvan AttalMichel Dedieu
- Niels ArestrupGeorges
- Maurice Bénichoumaxime
- Guillaume Galliennesam
- Clotilde de BayserChristine Challe
- Sophie BroustalNicole
- Cyril CoutonEdouard
- Alain DouteyLe docteur Mascard
- Bruno EspositoLe garde du corps de Michel
- Laurent GrévillPhilippe Challe
- Thierry HancisseEric Carson
- Isabelle Le NouvelNadia
Details
- Released
- 11 April 2007
- Original title
- Le Candidat
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Niels Arestrup
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The Candidate runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate (2007) was directed by Niels Arestrup and stars Yvan Attal, Niels Arestrup, Maurice Bénichou.