Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 50m

The Candidate

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Director
Michael Ritchie
Cast
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
Crew
Victor J. Kemper — Director of Photography Robert Estrin — Editor Richard A. Harris — Editor Marcia Lucas — Editor John Rubinstein — Original Music Composer Jeremy Larner — Writer
Tagline

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.

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Mood & Themes
californiapoliticspolitical campaignu.s. senatorpolitical candidate
Key Collaborators
Michael Ritchie Director Victor J. Kemper Director of Photography Robert Estrin Editor Richard A. Harris Editor Marcia Lucas Editor John Rubinstein Original Music Composer Jeremy Larner Writer Walter Coblenz Producer Gene Callahan Production Design Patricia Norris Costume Design
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