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The Candidate

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

The Candidate

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ComedyDrama

Director:Michael Ritchie

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.

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StatusReleased

Release DateJune 29, 1972

Release Dates

Germany:

Theatrical - Jan 26, 1973 (12)

Spain:

Theatrical - Dec 13, 1972 (12)

Greece:

Theatrical - Dec 3, 1972 (13)

Ireland:

Theatrical - Aug 11, 1972 (PG)

Italy:

Premiere - Aug 26, 1972

Runtime1sa 50dk

Budget$1,600,000

Revenue$2,500,000

Profit$900,000

Origin CountryUnited States

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Español

Keywords

california politics political campaign u.s. senator political candidate

Production Companies

Redford-Ritchie Productions