The Candidate (1972)

  • PG
  • 06/29/1972 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 50m

Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.

Overview

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.

Jeremy Larner

Screenplay

Michael Ritchie

Director

Cast

Robert Redford's headshot

Robert Redford

Bill McKay
Peter Boyle's headshot

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas's headshot

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay
Don Porter's headshot

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfield's headshot

Allen Garfield

Klein
Karen Carlson's headshot

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay
Quinn K. Redeker's headshot

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin
Morgan Upton's headshot

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

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