The Candidate

1972 6.5 (162 votes) 1h 50m

Genres

Comedy Drama

Production Companies

Redford-Ritchie Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures

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.

Key Crew

Screenplay: Jeremy Larner

Director: Michael Ritchie

Producer: Walter Coblenz

Director of Photography: Victor J. Kemper

Top 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

Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

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