CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 1h 50m · PG
The Candidate

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

65%(201)IMDbComedyDrama

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 byMichael Ritchie

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
EN
Released
June 29, 1972
Budget
$1,600,000
Revenue
$2,500,000
Studios
Warner Bros. PicturesRedford-Ritchie Productions

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2 videos
Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Michael Ritchie
Written by
Jeremy Larner
Produced by
Walter Coblenz

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