

The Candidate
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
Comedy
Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1972-06-29
Runtime:
1h 50m
Director:
Michael Ritchie
Writer:
Jeremy Larner
Top Cast

Robert Redford
Bill McKay

Peter Boyle
Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas
John J. McKay

Don Porter
Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield
Klein

Karen Carlson
Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker
Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton
Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner
Paul Corliss

Kenneth Tobey
Floyd J. Starkey

Christopher Pray
David

Joe Miksak
Neil Atkinson
Official Videos

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

The Candidate - Trailer
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