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The Candidate

The Candidate

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.

ComedyDrama

Release: 1972-06-29Runtime: 110 minRating: 6.5 (181)

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

Crew

Michael Ritchie

Michael Ritchie

Director

Marcia Lucas

Marcia Lucas

Assistant Editor

Patricia Norris

Costume Design

Patrizia von Brandenstein

Set Decoration

Hoyt Bowers

Casting

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Original Music Composer

Richard A. Harris

Editor

Nelson Rising

Associate Producer

Robert Estrin

Editor

Gene Callahan

Production Design

Clips & Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Candidate - Trailer

The Candidate - Trailer

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

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