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The Candidate (DVD, 1997)

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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 famous governor, is pressured into running for the United States Senate against the popular incumbent, with the assurance that he will lose and not have to give up his integrity or ideals. However, as the campaign deepens, he finds himself giving in, allowing himself to be manipulated as the polls slowly change and swing in his favor. Soon his backers decide that they want him to win after all. By the time Election Day arrives, McKay has become the person that he used to speak so vehemently against. Working from an Oscar-winning script by former Eugene McCarthy speechwriter Jeremy Larner, Ritchie films THE CANDIDATE with a heavy dose of semi-documentary realism that makes for an emotionally impacting experience.

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UPC0085391457725

eBay Product ID (ePID)3062963

Product Key Features

ActorRobert Redford, Peter Boyle

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleCandidate

DirectorMichael Ritchie

FormatDVD

Release Year1997

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleRobert Redford, Peter Boyle

Release Date19971028

Film CountryUSA

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by rmacey9180
05 Nov, 2020
Good entertainment
Great condition of this aged DVD. The ending line of the movie is very thought provoking.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by bobseger2006
18 Feb, 2021
The Candidate - Excellent Movie
Robert Redford is one of the greatest actors of our time. I would highly recommend The Candidate to anyone who appreciates his acting abilities.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by futute_8lc25msz
05 Sep, 2019
How the political system really works
It is Robert in all his glory. Nothing bad to say, this was a film that he put his all into.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by niceguyeddie1956
10 Aug, 2021
The Candidate from 1970’s
Interesting , funny, eye opening view into politics. How to run an election .
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by forrestolney
03 Feb, 2017
Can't wait for blu-ray
Great: film, location, cast, storyline.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by pauhoughto-81
24 Mar, 2021
Great movie!
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by hal2001albert
14 Apr, 2022
Just Right
Very good value.
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by g8tPRpSRSUq@Deleted
22 Mar, 2017
Robert Redford's best
It doesn't get any better than this.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by roberthh97
26 Oct, 2019
Thank you.
Like new.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by norton1968
01 Apr, 2021
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned