The Candidate(1972)
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
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.
Movie: The Candidate
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Bill McKay
Marvin Lucas
John J. McKay
Senator Crocker Jarmon
Klein
Nancy McKay
Rick Jenkin
Wally Henderson
Paul Corliss
Floyd J. Starkey
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