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The Candidate(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-06-29
65%
179 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,600,000.00
Revenue: $2,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Redford-Ritchie Productions
Movie: The Candidate
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robert Redford
Bill McKay
Peter Boyle
Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas
John J. McKay
Don Porter
Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfield
Klein
Karen Carlson
Nancy McKay
Quinn K. Redeker
Rick Jenkin
Morgan Upton
Wally Henderson
Michael Lerner
Paul Corliss
Kenneth Tobey
Floyd J. Starkey
Video Trailer The Candidate
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'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars
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'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette
The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars - Featurette
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