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The Candidate (1972)

"Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming."
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65
The Candidate
PG 1 hr 50 minJun 29th, 1972Comedy, Drama
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.
StarringRobert RedfordPeter BoyleMelvyn Douglas
DirectorMichael Ritchie
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Cast & Crew

Robert Redford
as Bill McKay
Peter Boyle
as Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas
as John J. McKay
Don Porter
as Senator Crocker Jarmon

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 29th, 1972
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 29th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,600,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,500,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Robert Redford
Production Companies:Redford-Ritchie Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Movie Tags:politics, california

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