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Comedy, Drama

The Candidate (1972)

"Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming."
1h 50m
6.5
Overview
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.
Director

Michael Ritchie

Original Tittle

The Candidate

Revenue

$ 2,500,000

Main Actor

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Robert Redford

Bill McKay

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Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

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Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

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Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

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Allen Garfield

Klein

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Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

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Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

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Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

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Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss

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