The Candidate

12
1h 50m
1972
6.492 /10 (181)

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

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1972-06-29

Top Billed Cast

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

Jenny Sullivan

Lynn

Tom Dahlgren

Pilot

Gerald Hiken

Station Manager

Leslie Allen

Mabel

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