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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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The Candidate in its release era

Released in 1972, The Candidate sits inside the 1970s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

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

People behind the title

DirectorMichael RitchieWriterJeremy LarnerCastRobert RedfordCastPeter BoyleCastMelvyn DouglasCastDon PorterCastAllen Garfield

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Topicscaliforniapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate

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