The Candidate

A disillusioned, idealistic lawyer is persuaded to run for the U.S. Senate as a favor to a political boss. As the campaign progresses, he finds himself compromising his principles and becoming the very type of politician he despised. The film explores the corrupting nature of politics and the loss of integrity in the pursuit of power.

The Candidate was critically acclaimed upon its release, with particular praise directed at Robert Redford's performance and the film's sharp, satirical take on American politics. It is considered a prescient and influential political drama that still resonates with contemporary audiences.

• Praised for its sharp political satire and timely commentary.

• Robert Redford delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

• The film's exploration of political compromise remains relevant.

Google audience: Viewers generally appreciated the film's insightful look into the machinations of politics and found Robert Redford's performance to be a highlight. Many commented on its enduring relevance and its effective blend of drama and dark humor.

Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Jeremy Larner). Nominated for Best Actor (Robert Redford) and Best Sound.

The film's iconic final line, "What do we do now?", was improvised by Robert Redford during filming and was not in the original script.