The Candidate
Originally released in 2008. The Candidate is a thriller film. directed by Kasper Barfoed.
Starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ulf Pilgaard, and Laura Christensen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (40 votes)
Box Office
$1.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
as Jonas Bechmann
Ulf Pilgaard
as Martin Schiller
Laura Christensen
as Louise
Tuva Novotny
as Camilla
David Dencik
as Michael
Kim Bodnia
as Claes Kiehlert
Henning Jensen
as Peter Bechmann
Jesper Langberg
as Jørgen Hammel
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
as Sarah
Henning Valin Jakobsen
as Afpresser 1
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Revenue
- $1,785,030
Production Companies
- Miso Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 blackmai...
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Kasper Barfoed.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on August 29, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candidate?
The main cast of The Candidate includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ulf Pilgaard, Laura Christensen, Tuva Novotny, David Dencik.