The Candidate (1972)
Directed by Michael
Ritchie this political film stars Robert Redford and Peter Boyle. A
young idealistic lawyer agrees to stand in an election for senator
because he has no chance of being the incumbent.
What this film does is
show how someone with a few real issues becomes watered down and
seduced into giving up his principles for the chance to win an
election. The content of the film is still relevant today and maybe
shows too many similarities to modern political campaigns to be
comfortable. The one thing the film does not look at though is if
doing what is required to get elected is worth it for a chance to
stand up for your principles once you do have some power.
4/5
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