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Primary Motive

1992
1h 32m
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1992

Runtime

1h 32m

Storyline

In this political thriller, a gubernatorial candidate's idealistic press secretary discovers that the opposing political candidate has feathered the nest of his campaigns with terrible lies.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Aug 2, 1992
Director
Daniel Adams
Daniel Adams
Production
Ascension Films
Ascension Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson

Andrew Blumenthal

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Chris Poulas

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland

Helen Poulas

Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman

Darcy Link

John Savage

John Savage

Wallace Roberts

Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi

Paul Melton

Malachi Throne

Malachi Throne

Ken Blumenthal

Frank Converse

Frank Converse

John Eastham

Larry Sloman

Larry Sloman

Charlie Phelps

John Bedford Lloyd

John Bedford Lloyd

Pat O'Hara

Patrick Floersheim

Patrick Floersheim

Dr. Adrian Stamas

Maggie Wagner

Maggie Wagner

Betty Sullivan

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