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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
Budget:	N/A
Revenue:	N/A

The Candidate Main Cast

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Robert Redford
plays Bill McKay

Peter Boyle
plays Marvin Lucas

Melvyn Douglas
plays John J. McKay

Don Porter
plays Senator Crocker Jarmon

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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