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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.
The polished, hollow halls of American politics provide a cynical playground for a man deciding if his conscience is worth more than a seat in the Senate. This sharp satire strips away the prestige of the campaign trail to reveal the messy compromise required to win power.
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Michael Ritchie
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Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn K. Redeker, Morgan Upton, Michael Lerner, Kenneth Tobey
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You can watch The Candidate (1972) on YouTube, subject to provider eligibility, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Michael Ritchie
Cast
Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn K. Redeker, Morgan Upton, Michael Lerner, Kenneth Tobey
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