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The Candidate

PG19681h 50mMichael Ritchie
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"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
CaliforniaPoliticsPolitical CampaignU.s. SenatorPolitical Candidate

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What is The Candidate (1968) 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.

Who stars in The Candidate?

The Candidate stars Robert Redford (Bill McKay), Peter Boyle (Marvin Lucas), Melvyn Douglas (John J. McKay), Don Porter (Senator Crocker Jarmon), Allen Garfield (Klein). The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is The Candidate?

The Candidate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated PG.

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