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The Candidate

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

6.5/ 1019721h 50mPG

ComedyDrama

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.

Directed by Michael Ritchie

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Bill McKay

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

John J. McKay

Don Porter

Don Porter

Senator Crocker Jarmon

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Klein

Karen Carlson

Karen Carlson

Nancy McKay

Quinn K. Redeker

Quinn K. Redeker

Rick Jenkin

Morgan Upton

Morgan Upton

Wally Henderson