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The Candidate(1972)

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

  • Comedy
  • Drama
6.5

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Jun 29, 1972
Runtime: 1h 50m

Director:

Michael Ritchie

Top Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Floyd J. Starkey

Christopher Pray

Christopher Pray

David

Joe Miksak

Joe Miksak

Neil Atkinson

Jenny Sullivan

Jenny Sullivan

Lynn

Tom Dahlgren

Tom Dahlgren

Pilot

Gerald Hiken

Gerald Hiken

Station Manager

Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen

Mabel

Jason Goodrow

Jason Goodrow

Boy in the Commercial

Robert De Anda

Robert De Anda

Jaime

Robert Goldsby

Robert Goldsby

Fleischer

Mike Barnicle

Mike Barnicle

Wilson

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Fred R. Harris

Fred R. Harris

Sen. Fred Harris

Official Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Candidate - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

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