The Candidate

NR 1 hr 50 min
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How long is The Candidate?
The Candidate is 1 hr 50 min long.
Who directed The Candidate?
Michael Ritchie
Who is Bill McKay in The Candidate?
Robert Redford plays Bill McKay in the film.
What is The Candidate about?
Without a candidate to run for the senate seat against admired Republican Crocker Jarmon (Don Porter), campaign manager Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) recruits leftist lawyer Bill McKay (Robert Redford). McKay's appearance piques the public's interest, and gradually Lucas pushes McKay toward a more centrist message. As McKay's original and honest platform gets watered down, his popularity increases so much that he is running even with Jarmon as Election Day approaches.