The Candidate(1972)
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
Synopsis
Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.
Directed by Michael Ritchie
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Cast
Robert Redford
Bill McKay
Peter Boyle
Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas
John J. McKay
Don Porter
Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfield
Klein
Karen Carlson
Nancy McKay
Quinn K. Redeker
Rick Jenkin
Morgan Upton
Wally Henderson
Michael Lerner
Paul Corliss
Kenneth Tobey
Floyd J. Starkey
Christopher Pray
David
Joe Miksak
Neil Atkinson
Jenny Sullivan
Lynn
Tom Dahlgren
Pilot
Gerald Hiken
Station Manager
Leslie Allen
Mabel
Jason Goodrow
Boy in the Commercial
Robert De Anda
Jaime
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When did The Candidate come out?+
The Candidate was released in 1972.
How long is The Candidate?+
The Candidate runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed The Candidate?+
The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Candidate?+
The Candidate stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter and Allen Garfield.
Is The Candidate worth watching?+
The Candidate holds a 6.5/10 rating from 199 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and drama.
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