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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 McCarthy's campaign for the 1968 Democratic ...
- $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
The Candidate is a 1972 political drama film directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Robert Redford as a senator who runs for president. The film features a large ensemble cast of actors, including Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, and Groucho Marx, as well as a cameo by John V. Tunney. See the full list of cast and crew members on IMDb.
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.
