What viewers will most clearly remember long after the screen goes dark is Redford’s sympathetic portrayal of a good man seduced by the mere prospect of power.
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This review of The Candidate (1972) was written by Ben Cosgrove and published by Time on 02 Jan 1987.
The Candidate has generally received positive reviews.
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