A behind-the-scenes look at a former Michigan U.S. Representative's campaign as he vies for his party's Presidential nomination.
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- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Michael Murphy | ... |
Jack Tanner
(11 episodes, 1988)
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| Pamela Reed | ... |
T.J. Cavanaugh
(11 episodes, 1988)
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| Daniel Jenkins | ... |
Stringer Kincaid
(11 episodes, 1988)
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| Matt Malloy | ... |
Deke Connors
(11 episodes, 1988)
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| Ilana Levine | ... |
Andrea Spinelli
(11 episodes, 1988)
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| Cynthia Nixon | ... |
Alex Tanner
(10 episodes, 1988)
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| Jim Fyfe | ... |
Emile Berkoff
(10 episodes, 1988)
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| Veronica Cartwright | ... |
Molly Hark
(10 episodes, 1988)
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Frank Barhydt | ... |
Frank Gatling
(9 episodes, 1988)
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Sandra Bowie | ... |
Stevie Chevalier
(8 episodes, 1988)
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| Wendy Crewson | ... |
Joanna Buckley
(8 episodes, 1988)
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| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... |
Hayes Taggerty
(7 episodes, 1988)
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| Richard Cox | ... |
David Seidelman
(7 episodes, 1988)
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Greg Procaccino | ... |
Barney Kittman
(7 episodes, 1988)
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| E.G. Marshall | ... |
Gen. John Tanner
(4 episodes, 1988)
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| Andy Stahl | ... |
Molly's Crew
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| Harry Anderson | ... |
Billy Ridenhour
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Stephen Kelly | ... |
Molly's Crew
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| David Alan Grier | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| Daniel Butler | ... |
Reporter
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Larry Black | ... |
Reporter
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Ken Daly | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| Waylon Jennings | ... |
Waylon Jennings
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| Lorianne Crook | ... |
Lorianne Crook
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Malcolm Jenkins | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Charlie Chase | ... |
Charlie Chase
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Danny Darst | ... |
Danny Darst
(2 episodes, 1988)
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Frank Saulino | ... |
The Danny Darst Band
(2 episodes, 1988)
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| Robert Gerringer | ... |
Farmer Bob
(1 episode, 1988)
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Patricia Falkenhain | ... |
Mrs. Bob
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Cleavon Little | ... |
Reverend Billy Crier
(1 episode, 1988)
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Michael Poisson | ... |
Engineer
(1 episode, 1988)
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| John Considine | ... |
Duke Crodian
(1 episode, 1988)
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Betty Lee Bogue | ... |
Quilt Shop Owner
(1 episode, 1988)
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Tom Mehican | ... |
Priest
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Jeff Daniels | ... |
Park Ranger
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Stephen Altman | ... |
Rogan
(1 episode, 1988)
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Joe Banks | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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James Cowan | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Cameron Thor | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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James 'Gypsy' Haake | ... |
Jennifer
(1 episode, 1988)
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Kelly Pino | ... |
Waitress
(1 episode, 1988)
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John Elko | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Ned Bellamy | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Gregory McKinney | ... |
Secret Serviceman
(1 episode, 1988)
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| Al Garrison | ... |
Telephone Repairman
(1 episode, 1988)
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Wiley Moore | ... |
Focus Group Participant
(1 episode, 1988)
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James Blanchard | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1988)
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Rick Hudson | ... |
Minister
(1 episode, 1988)
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Kenneth Leon | ... |
Lorne Starbuck
(1 episode, 1988)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1988) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Howard Schwartz Recording (audio post-production)
- Telstar Editing (on-line editing)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Aaron Sorkin has acknowledged that this miniseries had an influence on The West Wing (1999), which he created, in its underlying idealism, and in its view of political staffers as people who at least struggle to do the right thing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993). See more » |
| Quotes |
[making a toast at his son's wedding rehearsal dinner]
Tanner's Father: One hundred years ago, William Gladstone, after a particularly acrimonious debate in Parliament, bellowed across the floor at his arch-rival Benjamin Disraeli, "You, sir," he said, "will one day end your days on the gallows or of venereal disease." Disraeli raised himself up and replied, "That, sir, would depend on whether I embrace your principles or your mistress." Alex Tanner: Grandpa. Tanner's Father: I tell this humorous story because it hasn't been altogether clear to me this past year exactly what my son is embracing. Jack Tanner: Dad! [Jack's fiancee gets up from the table and leaves] See more » |