A Perfect Candidate_
"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.
Starring
Don Baker, Mark Goodin, Mark Merritt
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Perfect Candidate was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
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...
A Perfect Candidate is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (20)
DB
Don Baker
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MG
Mark Goodin
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MM
Mark Merritt
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PB
Peter Baker
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GB
Glen Bolger
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FB
Floyd Brown
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TC
Tim Carpenter
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Bill Clinton
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MC
Marshall Coleman
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DD
David DeMasters
WF
Warren Fiske
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MG
Mike Gooding
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DJ
David Jacobsen
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LK
Laurie Kellman
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DL
David Lerman
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G. Gordon Liddy
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MM
Mike Murphy
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Oliver North
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SP
Susan Platt
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Chuck Robb
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DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Perfect Candidate about?
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.
How long is A Perfect Candidate?
A Perfect Candidate has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in A Perfect Candidate?
The cast of A Perfect Candidate includes Don Baker, Mark Goodin, Mark Merritt, Peter Baker, Glen Bolger.
What is the rating of A Perfect Candidate?
A Perfect Candidate has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary