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The Candidate

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

1972

1h 50m

Director: Michael Ritchie

Writer: Jeremy Larner

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

20 people

Photo of Robert Redford as Bill McKay

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Photo of Peter Boyle as Marvin Lucas

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Photo of Melvyn Douglas as John J. McKay

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Photo of Don Porter as Senator Crocker Jarmon

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Photo of Allen Garfield as Klein

Allen Garfield

Klein

Photo of Karen Carlson as Nancy McKay

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Photo of Quinn K. Redeker as Rick Jenkin

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Photo of Morgan Upton as Wally Henderson

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson

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