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The Candidate
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The Candidate

(1972)Directed by Michael Ritchie110 min · PGComedy, Drama
“Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.”

Why would a political operative hand a Senate race to a man he expects to lose? Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) recruits Bill McKay (Robert Redford), a lawyer and the son of a former governor, and tells him he can say whatever he likes. Michael Ritchie follows the campaign through California, and the more McKay speaks, the more the men around him start to count votes.

Robert Redfordas Bill McKay
Peter Boyleas Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglasas John J. McKay
Don Porteras Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfieldas Klein
Karen Carlsonas Nancy McKay
Quinn K. Redekeras Rick Jenkin
Morgan Uptonas Wally Henderson
Michael Lerneras Paul Corliss
Kenneth Tobeyas Floyd J. Starkey
CPChristopher Prayas David
Joe Miksakas Neil Atkinson
JSJenny Sullivanas Lynn
TDTom Dahlgrenas Pilot
GHGerald Hikenas Station Manager
Leslie Allenas Mabel
Jason Goodrowas Boy in the Commercial
Robert De Andaas Jaime
Robert Goldsbyas Fleischer
Mike Barnicleas Wilson
Natalie Woodas Natalie Wood
Fred R. Harrisas Sen. Fred Harris
Beans Morocco