The Candidate

6.5
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19721h 50m

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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.

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Top Cast

Robert Redford - Bill McKay in The Candidate

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle - Marvin Lucas in The Candidate

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas - John J. McKay in The Candidate

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter - Senator Crocker Jarmon in The Candidate

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield - Klein in The Candidate

Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson - Nancy McKay in The Candidate

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker - Rick Jenkin in The Candidate

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton - Wally Henderson in The Candidate

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

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Movie Info

Release Date

June 29, 1972

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

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