The Candidate (1972)

06/29/1972 (US) • 1h 50m

Comedy, Drama

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

Michael Lerner

Paul Corliss


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,600,000.00

Revenue

$2,500,000.00

Keywords

california

politics

political campaign

u.s. senator

political candidate

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