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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 long shot 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
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
- 67.8K
- Warner Bros.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the political satire film The Candidate, directed by Michael Ritchie and written by Jeremy Larner. See the full cast and crew list, including Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Natalie Wood, and more.
A young lawyer (Robert Redford) runs for the U.S. Senate in California and faces moral dilemmas and political pressures. IMDb provides multiple plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this Oscar-winning political drama.
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)
- Comedy, Drama
- PG
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...
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