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The Candidate is a 1972 American political comedy-drama film starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle, and directed by Michael Ritchie.
Aug 5, 1972 · The Candidate: Directed by Michael Ritchie. With Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter. 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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- Comedy, Drama
- Michael Ritchie
- 1972-08-05
The Candidate (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Idealistic young lawyer Bill McKay (Robert Redford), thoroughly involved with civil rights, legal aid and ecology, agrees to run for the U.S. Senate - not to win, he tells himself, but to bring vital issues before the voters.
Jun 29, 2018 · ‘The Candidate’: THR’s 1972 Review. On June 29, 1972, Warner Bros. hosted the world premiere of Robert Redford's political drama at Sutton Theater in New York.
The Candidate (1972) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 49m 1972. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A senate candidate's ideals weaken as his position in the polls gets stronger. Cast & Crew. Read More. Michael Ritchie. Director. Robert Redford. Bill McKay.
Jul 8, 2014 · OSCAR WINNER:Best Original ScreenplayMore powerful today than at the time of its 1972 release, The Candidate is a timeless tale of contemporary politics; expertly written by Oscar winner Jeremy...
- 3 min
- 67.6K
- Warner Bros.