Primary Motive

Primary Motive is a 1992 American political thriller film written and directed by Daniel Adams. Plot Andrew Blumenthal (Judd Nelson), a rookie ambitious press secretary targets the crooked opponent of his Boston candidate. Cast Judd Nelson as Andrew Blumenthal Richard Jordan as Chris Poulas Sally Kirkland as Helen Poulas Justine Bateman as Darcy Link John Savage as Wallace Roberts Frank Converse as John Eastham Joe Grifasi as Paul Melton Larry "Ratso" Sloman as Charlie Phelps Malachi Throne as Ken Blumenthal John Bedford Lloyd as Pat O'Hara Daniel Adams as Fisherman Tatyana Yassukovich as Poulas' receptionist Maggie Wagner as Betty Sullivan Bill Siegel as Republican State chairman William Bulger as Self