The Candidate (1968)
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.
Director: Jans Rautenbach
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Gert van der Bergh as Lourens Niemand |
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Marie du Toit as Paula Neethling |
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Cobus Rossouw as Anton du Toit |
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Hermien Dommisse as Anna Volschenk |
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Roelf Jacobs as Dr. Jan le Roux |
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Bernadette da Silva as Jackie Smith |
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Tromp Terre'blanche as Prof. Hannes van Biljon |
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Don Leonard as Krisjan |
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Regardt van den Bergh as Kallie |
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Jacques Loots as Dominee Perold |
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Lourens Schultz as H.P. Greeff |
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Gerrie du Pré as Isak |
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Wilhelm Esterhuizen as Ooem Essie Esterhuizen |
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Andries Roux as Herman Botha |
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Madel Venter as Receptionist |
| Writing | Emil Nofal | Story |
| Writing | Jans Rautenbach | Story |
| Directing | Jans Rautenbach | Director |
| Sound | Roy Martin | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Vincent G. Cox | Director of Photography |