A Perfect Candidate
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.
A Perfect Candidate (1996)
David Van Taylor
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Countries
United States of America
Ratings
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6.1/10
8 votes
Rating consensus
61/100 blend
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Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~61/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Don Baker
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Mark Goodin
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Mark Merritt
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Peter Baker
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Glen Bolger
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Floyd Brown
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Tim Carpenter
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Bill Clinton
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Marshall Coleman
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David DeMasters
Warren Fiske
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Mike Gooding
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A Perfect Candidate (1996)
David Van Taylor
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