The Candidate
Bill McKay has a lot going for him...but nothing compared to what's coming.
Directed by Michael Ritchie
Produced by Redford-Ritchie Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
A sharp political satire that follows an idealistic underdog candidate's gradual compromise and corruption as he unexpectedly gains traction in a Senate race.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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
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