The Candidate
"Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming."
Originally released in 1972. The Candidate is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, and Melvyn Douglas
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (179 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Quinn K. Redeker
as Rick Jenkin
Morgan Upton
as Wally Henderson
Michael Lerner
as Paul Corliss
Kenneth Tobey
as Floyd J. Starkey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Redford-Ritchie Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Candidate released?
The Candidate was released on June 29, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candidate?
The main cast of The Candidate includes Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield.
Is The Candidate worth watching?
The Candidate has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.