Outdoor Film: The Candidate

“What do we do now?” Director Michael Ritchie and executive producer/star Robert Redford satirically explore the machinations and manipulations of media-age political campaigns in this cynical political drama. Rumpled left-wing California lawyer Bill McKay (Redford), the son of a former governor (Melvyn Douglas), is enlisted by campaign maestro Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) to challenge Republican incumbent Crocker Jarmon (Don Porter) for his Senate seat. McKay agrees, but only if he can say exactly what he thinks. That approach is all well and good when McKay does not seem to have a chance, but things change when his honesty unexpectedly captivates the electorate. As McKay inches up in the polls, Lucas and company start to do what it takes to win, leaving McKay to ponder the consequences of his political seduction.

FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS are offered FREE outdoors on our Lawn! Bring chairs and blankets.

Southampton Arts Center is delighted to partner with Hamptons International Film Festival for the fourth year in a row to offer Free Outdoor Screenings of classic movies throughout the Summer.

Southampton Arts Center is located at 25 Jobs Lane in the heart of Southampton Village.