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Redford fancies himself so superior to the electoral process that he ends up with a completely fatuous characterization of a politician.
Andrew Sarris, Village Voice
The Candidate
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
1972 · 1h 50m · PG
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Michael Ritchie
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The Candidate
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.
Director and cast
- Michael Ritchie Director
- Robert Redford as Bill McKay
- Peter Boyle as Marvin Lucas
- Melvyn Douglas as John J. McKay
- Don Porter as Senator Crocker Jarmon
- Allen Garfield as Klein
- Karen Carlson as Nancy McKay
- Quinn K. Redeker as Rick Jenkin (as Quinn Redeker)
- Morgan Upton as Wally Henderson
- Michael Lerner as Paul Corliss
- Kenneth Tobey Cast
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