During the 1988 presidential campaign, Democratic hopefuls spiritedly canvass the country, jostle for their party's nomination and the honor of opposing Republican ice president George Bush, when Senator Jack Tanner, suddenly emerges from the shadows of a lengthy political hiatus to challenge candidates such as Al Gore, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart, and Michael Dukakis. Direction: Robert Altman Actors: Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed Special Features: Full Frame Format. Language: English Year: 1988 Runtime: 353 minutes.