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The Candidate

The Candidate

1972PG1h 50m

Won the Oscar for Best Writing, Original Screenplay ›

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

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.

Director: Michael Ritchie
Writer: Jeremy Larner
Music: John Rubinstein
Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper
Rated: PG · Some material may not be suitable for children.

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Cast

Robert RedfordBill McKay
Peter BoyleMarvin Lucas
Melvyn DouglasJohn J. McKay
Don PorterSenator Crocker Jarmon
Allen GarfieldKlein
Karen CarlsonNancy McKay
Quinn K. RedekerRick Jenkin
Morgan UptonWally Henderson
Michael LernerPaul Corliss
Kenneth TobeyFloyd J. Starkey

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