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The Candidate

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

1972 PG 1h 50m

ComedyDrama

6.5/10 TMDB Score196 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Candidate
Release dateJun 29, 1972
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)PG
Keywordscalifornia, politics, political campaign, political candidate, u.s. senator

Ratings

★ 6.5/10

196 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is The Candidate about?

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.

When was The Candidate released?

The Candidate was released on Jun 29, 1972 (status: Released).

Who directed The Candidate?

Michael Ritchie directed The Candidate.

What is the TMDB rating of The Candidate?

The Candidate has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 196 votes.