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The Candidate

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The Candidate

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

6.5

1h 50m

1972

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

Synopsis

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

Michael Ritchie

Trailer

ComedyDrama

californiapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate

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Cast & Crew

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

as Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

as Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

as John J. McKay

Don Porter

Don Porter

as Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

as Klein

Karen Carlson

Karen Carlson

as Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Quinn K. Redeker

as Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Morgan Upton

as Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

as Paul Corliss

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