The Candidate (1972)
PG 05 Aug 1972 • Comedy, Drama • 1h 50m
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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Language:
English, Spanish
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
66
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