The Candidate
Kandidaten
Synopsis
Jonas Bechmann, a defense attorney, is a man of the system. Until the day he himself is accused of murder. Taking matters into his own hands, he throws himself into the hunt for a group of blackmailers who threaten to expose him as the killer. But nothing is what it appears to be, and the blackmail links back to his father's death under mysterious circumstances a year and a half earlier.
Top Cast
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Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Jonas Bechmann
Ulf Pilgaard
Martin Schiller
Laura Christensen
Louise
Tuva Novotny
Camilla
David Dencik
Michael
Kim Bodnia
Claes Kiehlert
Henning Jensen
Peter Bechmann
Jesper Langberg
Jørgen Hammel
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Sarah
Henning Valin Jakobsen
Afpresser 1
Claus Riis Østergaard
Afpresser 2
Peter Plaugborg
Den Tynde Mand
Henrik Prip
Henrik Linde
Marijana Janković
Kathrine Malling
Iben Dorner
Schillers assistent
Jacob Lohmann
Færdselsbetjent
Camille Rommedahl
Schillers receptionist
Per Scheel Krüger
TV-journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasper Barfoed
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Jaworski, Simon Bang
- Original Score
- Jeppe Kaas
- Original Title
- Kandidaten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Miso Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasper Barfoed
Stefan Jaworski, Simon Bang
Jeppe Kaas
Manuel Alberto Claro
Peter Brandt, Adam Nielsen
Jonas Allen, Peter Bose
Department Leadership Roster
Kasper Barfoed
Director
Stefan Jaworski
Writer
Nikolaj Danielsen
Production Design
Jeppe Kaas
Original Music Composer
Peter Brandt
Editor
Adam Nielsen
Editor
Manuel Alberto Claro
Director of Photography
Jonas Allen
Producer
Peter Bose
Producer
Stig Günther
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Candidate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Candidate about?
Jonas Bechmann, a defense attorney, is a man of the system. Until the day he himself is accused of murder. Taking matters into his own hands, he throws himself into the hunt for a group of blackmailers who threaten to expose him as the killer. But nothing is what it appears to be, and the blackmail links back to his father's death under mysterious circumstances a year and a half earlier.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Kasper Barfoed.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ulf Pilgaard, Laura Christensen, Tuva Novotny, David Dencik.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Candidate make at the box office?
The Candidate grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Candidate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Candidate was composed by Jeppe Kaas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Candidate?
The Candidate holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).