The Candidate

The Candidate (1972)

29/06/1972
Comedy, Drama
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.

  • Michael RitchieDirector
  • Jeremy LarnerScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,600,000

  • Revenue

    $2,500,000

Keywords

  • california
  • politics
  • political campaign
  • u.s. senator
  • political candidate

Top 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

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