
An American Candidate
Synopsis
A filmmaker follows the campaign of Daniel Byington, a libertarian going up against Democratic Party House Leader Dick Gephardt in the 2002 Congressional elections. The film explores the question of the value of a two-party system.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Srikant Chellappa
- Original Title
- An American Candidate
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Srikant Chellappa
Department Leadership Roster
Srikant Chellappa
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About An American Candidate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An American Candidate about?
A filmmaker follows the campaign of Daniel Byington, a libertarian going up against Democratic Party House Leader Dick Gephardt in the 2002 Congressional elections. The film explores the question of the value of a two-party system.
Who directed An American Candidate?
An American Candidate was directed by Srikant Chellappa.
Who stars in An American Candidate?
The principal cast of An American Candidate includes Not specified.
When was An American Candidate released and how long is it?
An American Candidate was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
