“Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.”
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The Candidate (1972) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Candidate at a Glance
The Candidate is a 1972 comedy and drama film helmed by Michael Ritchie, with a cast led by Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes and premiered on June 29, 1972. The Candidate holds an average TMDB user score of 6.5/10 from 196 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
Where “The Candidate” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Robert Redford
Bill McKay
Peter Boyle
Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas
John J. McKay
Don Porter
Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfield
Klein
Karen Carlson
Nancy McKay
Quinn K. Redeker
Rick Jenkin
Morgan Upton
Wally Henderson
Michael Lerner
Paul Corliss
Kenneth Tobey
Floyd J. Starkey
Christopher Pray
David
Joe Miksak
Neil Atkinson
Frequently Asked Questions About The Candidate
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on June 29, 1972.
What is the runtime of The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who stars in The Candidate?
The Candidate stars Robert Redford as Bill McKay, Peter Boyle as Marvin Lucas, Melvyn Douglas as John J. McKay and Don Porter as Senator Crocker Jarmon. The cast also includes Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn K. Redeker and Morgan Upton.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie. The screenplay is credited to Jeremy Larner.
What genre is The Candidate?
The Candidate is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.
What is The Candidate rated?
The Candidate is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 196 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Candidate for free?
You can watch the official trailer for The Candidate, "Original Theatrical Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Candidate?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Candidate include The Best Man (1964), Power (1986), American Dreamer (2022), A Hologram for the King (2016) and Hollywood or Bust (1956).
Can I stream the full movie of The Candidate on 123Movies?
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