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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. The Academy Award –winning screenplay, which examines the various facets and machinations involved in political campaigns, was written by Jeremy Larner , a speechwriter for Senator Eugene J. McCarthy during ...
- $1.6 million
- June 29, 1972
- Walter Coblenz
- John Rubinstein
Aug 5, 1972 · A lawyer runs for the U.S. Senate in California and faces the dilemma of compromising his principles for the sake of winning. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-winning film.
- (12K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Michael Ritchie
- 1972-08-05
A leftist lawyer runs for the Senate and faces the dilemma of compromising his principles to win the election. Critics praise Redford's performance and the film's witty script, while audiences are divided on its relevance and realism.
- (36)
- Michael Ritchie
- PG
- Robert Redford
A young lawyer (Robert Redford) runs for the U.S. Senate in California and faces moral dilemmas and political pressures. IMDb provides plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this Oscar-winning political drama.
A political drama starring Robert Redford as a senate candidate who compromises his ideals to win the election. See the synopsis, cast, photos, videos, awards and trivia of this classic film.
Jun 29, 2018 · On June 29, 1972, Warner Bros. hosted the world premiere of Robert Redford’s political drama The Candidate at Sutton Theater in New York. The film went on to be nominated for two Oscars at the...
