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06/24/06
The Candidate (1972)
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Reviews Counted: 19 Fresh: 19 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins
Synopsis: Michael Ritchie once again shows his impressive ability to tackle new genres, after DOWNHILL RACER and PRIME CUT, with THE CANDIDATE, a scathing depiction of the hypocrisy and complexity in the American political world. Bill McKay (Robert Redford), an idealistic young lawyer and son of a... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson
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05/24/03
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06/03/08
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Good early intro to the political machinery behind the candidates, where the emphasis is clearly only focused on winning
02/12/07
The first and arguably the sharpest expose of the new media-determined American political process, The Candidate offers producer-star Redford one of his strongest dramatic roles; Michael Ritchei's 1972 cautionary tale became prophetic in its message
01/17/07
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05/09/05
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