The Candidate
Originally released in 1968. The Candidate is a drama film. directed by Jans Rautenbach.
Starring Gert van der Bergh, Marie du Toit, and Cobus Rossouw
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gert van der Bergh
as Lourens Niemand
Marie du Toit
as Paula Neethling
Cobus Rossouw
as Anton du Toit
Hermien Dommisse
as Anna Volschenk
Roelf Jacobs
as Dr. Jan le Roux
Bernadette da Silva
as Jackie Smith
Tromp Terre'blanche
as Prof. Hannes van Biljon
Don Leonard
as Krisjan
Regardt van den Bergh
as Kallie
Jacques Loots
as Dominee Perold
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- Emil Nofal Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candidate about?
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 Jan...
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Jans Rautenbach.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on May 27, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candidate?
The main cast of The Candidate includes Gert van der Bergh, Marie du Toit, Cobus Rossouw, Hermien Dommisse, Roelf Jacobs.