Documentary · United States of America · 1996 · 1h 45m

A Perfect Candidate

Director

David Van Taylor R. J. Cutler

Cast

Don Baker as Self Mark Goodin as Self Mark Merritt as Self Peter Baker as Self Glen Bolger as Self Floyd Brown as Self

Crew

Nick Doob — Director of Photography Mona Davis — Editor R. J. Cutler — Producer David Van Taylor — Producer

Tagline

In the Voting Booth, No One Can Hear You Scream

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.

Mood & Themes

election

Key Collaborators

David Van Taylor Director R. J. Cutler Director Nick Doob Director of Photography Mona Davis Editor R. J. Cutler Producer David Van Taylor Producer

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