The Candidate
Le Candidat
Synopsis
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.
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Yvan Attal
Michel Dedieu
Niels Arestrup
Georges
Maurice Bénichou
maxime
Guillaume Gallienne
sam
Clotilde de Bayser
Christine Challe
Sophie Broustal
Nicole
Cyril Couton
Edouard
Alain Doutey
Le docteur Mascard
Bruno Esposito
Le garde du corps de Michel
Laurent Grévill
Philippe Challe
Thierry Hancisse
Eric Carson
Isabelle Le Nouvel
Nadia
Marc Rioufol
Le journaliste
Stefania Rocca
Laura Dedieu
Fabio Sartor
Luigi
Luc Thuillier
Henri
Saul Jephcott
Une voix de la radio américaine (voice)
Sharon Mann
Une voix de la radio américaine (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Arestrup
- Screenplay & Story
- Niels Arestrup
- Original Score
- Sébastien Souchois
- Original Title
- Le Candidat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup
Sébastien Souchois
Romain Winding
Department Leadership Roster
Niels Arestrup
Director
Niels Arestrup
Writer
Romain Winding
Director of Photography
Sébastien Souchois
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Niels Arestrup.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Yvan Attal, Niels Arestrup, Maurice Bénichou, Guillaume Gallienne, Clotilde de Bayser.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Candidate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Candidate was composed by Sébastien Souchois.