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.

Cast

Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn K. Redeker, Morgan Upton

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What is "The Candidate" about?

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.

When was "The Candidate" released?

The Candidate was released in 1972.

Who stars in "The Candidate"?

The cast includes Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter.