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The Candidate (1972)

Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.

6.5audience score
202 votes on TMDB
Released June 29, 1972Runtime 1h 50mDirector Michael Ritchie

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.

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Cast of The Candidate

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
Joe Miksak

Joe Miksak

Neil Atkinson
Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

About The Candidate

Where can I watch The Candidate?

The Candidate is currently streaming in the United States on YouTube TV.

Who stars in The Candidate?

The Candidate stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield.

Who directed The Candidate?

The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate has a runtime of 1h 50m.

What is The Candidate about?

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.