Movie: The Candidate

Top 10 Billed Cast

Robert Redford
Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle
Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter
Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield
Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson
Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker
Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton
Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner
Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss

Kenneth Tobey
Kenneth Tobey

Floyd J. Starkey

Video Trailer The Candidate

Video: Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

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Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer - Trailer

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

'The Candidate' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times - Featurette

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars - Featurette

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