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A Perfect Candidate (1996)

In the Voting Booth, No One Can Hear You Scream

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : David Van Taylor, R.J. Cutler

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Oliver North
Oliver North
Self
Mark Goodin
Mark Goodin
Self
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Self
Chuck Robb
Chuck Robb
Self

Crews

David Van Taylor
David Van Taylor
Director
R.J. Cutler
R.J. Cutler
Director
Nick Doob
Nick Doob
Cinematography
Mona Davis
Mona Davis
Editor

Posters and backgrounds

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