The Candidate
The Candidate
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The Candidate (1972)

PG (US) | USA | English, Spanish | 110 min
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
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Californian lawyer Bill McKay fights for the little man. His charisma and integrity get him noticed by the Democratic Party machine and he is persuaded to run for the Senate against an apparently unassailable incumbent. It's agreed he can handle it his own way, on his own terms. But once he's in the race and his prospects begin to improve, the deal starts to change.

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Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced

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Release Date

Portugal
No data
1972
USA
(New York City, New York, premiere)
1972-06-29
Canada
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1972-08-05
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Candidate
(Original title)
El candidato
Argentina
The Candidate
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild