The Candidate (1972) | Flicks on the Bricks | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

DOORS & WINE OPEN AT 7:30 PM
THE FILM BEGINS AT 8 PM

In August, film critic and scholar Beth Accomando will return to host Flicks on the Bricks. This year, she has chosen four political comedies.

The Athenaeum’s outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks makes it possible for you to enjoy classic movies that you love while enjoying the beautiful summer night on the patio of the Athenaeum.

Cast: starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas; director, Michael Ritchie

Runtime: 1 hr. 50 min.

Tagline: Too Handsome. Too Young. Too Liberal. Doesn’t have a chance. He’s PERFECT!



Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.



Academy Awards, USA: Winner: Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced, Jeremy Larner; Nominee: Best Sound, Richard Portman, Gene S. Cantamessa

Memorable Quote: Lucas: “You’re the Democratic nominee!”
Bill McKay: “You make it sound like a death sentence.”

Fun Trivia: Groucho Marx has an uncredited walk-on cameo in what would be his last screen appearance.

Genre: Comedy, Drama