The Candidate

Name: The Candidate
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1972-08-11
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 7.10
Cast: Melvyn Douglas, Peter Boyle, Robert Redford, Don Porter

– Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is w..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.10 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 50 Minutes

Release Year:

1972

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.

Styles:

Political Drama, Cynical, Talky, Sincere, Biting, Witty, Clever, Thought Provoking, Realistic, Serious

Story Timeline:

1970s, 20th Century

Producing Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

San Diego California, Latin America, California, USA

Genre:

Comedy, Drama

The Candidate (1972) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Aug 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

The Candidate

Directed by:

Michael Ritchie

Story Written By:

Jeremy Larner

Main Actors:

Melvyn Douglas, Peter Boyle, Robert Redford, Don Porter

Plot:

Californian lawyer Bill McKay fights for the little man. His charisma and integrity get him noticed by the Democratic Party machine and he is persuaded to run for the Senate against an apparently unassailable incumbent. It's agreed he can handle it his own way, on his own terms. But once he's in the race and his prospects begin to improve, the deal starts to change.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Production Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

87%