Movie

Candidate

★ 7.0(1)19873h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Konstantin Khudyakov
Release date: 1987-08-04
Runtime: 3h 34m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About Candidate

Candidate is a 1987 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Konstantin Khudyakov, starring Leonid Filatov, Leonid Kanevsky and Armen Dzhigarkhanyan. It has a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Candidate in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on novel "The Great Man" by Al Morgan. Ted Stevens receives a task to prepare a TV special about his colleague Tony Bradley, recently died in car accident. But the further he studies this case, the more suspicious this accident is becoming.

Cast

Leonid Filatov

Leonid Kanevsky

Armen Dzhigarkhanyan

Lyudmila Gurchenko

Yuriy Yakovlev

Lev Durov

Lyudmila Maksakova

Ladislav Chudík

Venyamin Smekhov

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Candidate in New Zealand?+

Candidate is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Candidate on Netflix?+

Candidate is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Candidate?+

Candidate has a runtime of 3 hours 34 minutes (214 minutes).

Who stars in Candidate?+

Candidate stars Leonid Filatov, Leonid Kanevsky, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Lyudmila Gurchenko and Yuriy Yakovlev.

When did Candidate come out?+

Candidate is a 1987 movie directed by Konstantin Khudyakov.

What genre is Candidate?+

Candidate is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Candidate?+

Candidate was directed by Konstantin Khudyakov.