The Candidate (1972)
- 8.8
- 110 mins
- Comedy, Drama
Storyline
An image maker (Peter Boyle) grooms the son (Robert Redford) of a political boss (Melvyn Douglas) for a token bid in a U.S. Senate race.
Plot Keywords
lawyer, campaign manager, senator, father, disheartening, brash, fascinating, powerful, california, office, election, political campaign, congress, manipulation, media, underdog, transformation, rivalry, 1970s
Short Review
Neither the authentic political atmosphere nor canny performances by Redford, Boyle and Porter go far to cut through the basic glibness of the film.
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Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 5.99, Track Rental Price: 1.99, Collection Price: 5.99, Track Hd Price: 5.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 1.99, Collection Hd Price: 5.99
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