The Candidate
(1972)
Synopsis
An idealistic young lawyer is groomed to defeat a popular Republican senator, but as the underdog's chances improve, his truth-telling style becomes more and more managed. Jeremy Larner's script won an Oscar.
Directors
Michael Ritchie, Richard A. Harris, Victor J. Kemper, John Korty, Gary Liddiard, Gene S. Cantamessa, Richard Portman, Michael Ritchie, Gene Callahan, Robert Redford, Walter Doniger, Gene S. Cantamessa, John Rubinstein
Production year
1972
Rating
R
Studio
Warner Bros.
Runtime
109 minutes
Cast
Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Allen Garfield, Don Porter