The Candidate

Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.

⭐ 6.5 /10 181 votes

June 29, 1972 1h 50m Released

Comedy Drama

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Michael Ritchie
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Jeremy Larner
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Redford-Ritchie Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $1,600,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Candidate released?

The Candidate was released on June 29, 1972.

How long is The Candidate?

The runtime of The Candidate is 1h 50m.

What genre is The Candidate?

The Candidate is a Comedy, Drama movie.

What is the rating of The Candidate?

The Candidate has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Candidate?

The Candidate is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Candidate?

The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie.

Who stars in The Candidate?

The main cast of The Candidate includes Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas.

What language is The Candidate in?

The Candidate is originally in English.