The Candidate (1972)
English comedy drama film directed by Michael Ritchie
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 29 June 1972
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). The English film released on 29 June 1972. It is directed by Michael Ritchie and stars Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Cast
- Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Karen Carlson, Natalie Wood, Allen Garfield, Michael Lerner, Kenneth Tobey, Don Porter, Quinn Redeker, Bernie Pollack
- Cinematography
- Victor J. Kemper, John Korty
- Editing
- Robert Estrin
- Music
- John Rubinstein
- Written by
- Jeremy Larner
- Produced by
- Walter Coblenz
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Set in
- California
- Filmed in
- San Diego, Santa Rosa
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 June 1972
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Candidate?
The Candidate has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did The Candidate release?
The Candidate released on 29 June 1972.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate is directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who is in the cast of The Candidate?
The cast of The Candidate includes Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Karen Carlson, Natalie Wood and Allen Garfield.
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