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The Candidate

1972 · 1h 50m · PG

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What is it about? 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.

Genres: comedy, drama. Themes: california, politics, political campaign, u.s. senator, political candidate.

Cast and crew The Candidate

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Full cast and crew23 cast members, 16 crew

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Trailer The Candidate

ENOriginal Theatrical TrailerJuly 8, 2014

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Details The Candidate

Poster: The Candidate
Premiere
August 26, 1972, Italy
First theatrical release
June 29, 1972
Release in the US
June 29, 1972
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
PG
Studios
Redford-Ritchie Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Numbers and release

Budget
$1.6M
Worldwide gross
$2.5M

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Candidate?

1h 50m (110 minutes).

Who’s in The Candidate?

Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn K. Redeker, Morgan Upton, Michael Lerner, and Kenneth Tobey. Directed by Michael Ritchie.

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