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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 · A lawyer runs for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat and becomes a popular candidate, but faces a dilemma when his chances improve. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-winning film.
- (12K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Michael Ritchie
- 1972-08-05
A young lawyer (Robert Redford) runs for the U.S. Senate as a reformer, but faces pressure to compromise his principles and change his message. IMDb provides multiple plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this Oscar-winning political drama.
Jul 8, 2014 · 371. 67K views 9 years ago. 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...
- 3 min
- 67.8K
- Warner Bros.
A lawyer is recruited to run for the Senate by a campaign manager who manipulates his message and popularity. Critics praise Redford's performance and the film's satire of political absurdity, while audiences are divided on its relevance and humor.
- (36)
- Michael Ritchie
- PG
- Robert Redford
A movie about a senate candidate's ideals weakening as he gains popularity. Watch the trailer, cast and crew, photos, reviews and trivia on Turner Classic Movies.
Jun 29, 2018 · The Candidate, a Redford-Ritchie production starring Robert Redford as a liberal aspirant to the U.S. Senate, and with Michael Ritchie in the director’s chair. The two had teamed before,...
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