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The Candidate

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

★ 6.5 1972 110 min PG ComedyDrama

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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Release
1972-06-29
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.5/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Redford-Ritchie Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

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DirectorMichael RitchieWriterJeremy LarnerCastRobert RedfordCastPeter BoyleCastMelvyn DouglasCastDon PorterCastAllen Garfield

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Topicscaliforniapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate

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