A Perfect Candidate
1996, English. Directed by David Van Taylor & R.J. Cutler.
In the Voting Booth, No One Can Hear You Scream
The filmmakers follow Oliver North's unsuccessful 1994 bid for a Virginia Senate seat, focusing on North's campaign strategist, Mark Goodin, and a Washington Post reporter. Mudslinging ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 June 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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A Perfect Candidate runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Who directed A Perfect Candidate?
A Perfect Candidate (1996) was directed by David Van Taylor and R.J. Cutler and stars Don Baker, Mark Goodin, Mark Merritt.