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A Perfect Candidate (1996) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 105 mins · English
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- Directed by
- David Van Taylor, R. J. Cutler
- Starring
- Bill Clinton, Tim Carpenter, G. Gordon Liddy, Don Baker, Oliver North, Mike Murphy
The documentary follows Oliver North’s ill‑fated 1994 bid for a Virginia Senate seat, focusing on his campaign strategist Mark Goodin and a Washington Post reporter. Through candid interviews and behind‑the‑scenes footage, it shows the gritty mud‑slinging, tactical maneuvering and media scrutiny that shaped the race.
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