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The Candidate

Movie (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.

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Released: Aug 23rd, 1972
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The Candidate Main Cast

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Robert Redford
Robert Redford
plays Bill McKay
Peter Boyle
Peter Boyle
plays Marvin Lucas
Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
plays John J. McKay
Don Porter
Don Porter
plays Senator Crocker Jarmon
Allen Garfield
Allen Garfield
plays Klein
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Movie Trivia/Goofs

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  • Robert Redford originated the project and personally hired Michael Ritchie to direct it as he had worked as a technical adviser on various political campaigns.
  • Movie Goof (continuity error): The red convertible driven by Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) has three different license plates during the opening credits: "677 EIY", "185 ENV", and "772 DYD". All are from the 1972 era in California.
  • Robert Towne did an uncredited polish on Jeremy Larner's script.
  • Shot in 41 days.
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