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The Candidate

The Candidate

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

19726.51h 50m

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.

Directed by Michael Ritchie
Written by Jeremy Larner
Produced by Walter Coblenz
Box OfficeBudget: $1.6MRevenue: $2.5M

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

Themes & Keywords

californiapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate

About The Candidate

The Candidate is a comedy, drama film released in 1972 exploring themes of california, politics, political campaign, u.s. senator, political candidate. Directed by Michael Ritchie, it stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas. 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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