Primary Colors (1998)
20/03/1998
Drama, Comedy
2h 23m
- 63% (329 votes)
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What went down on the way to the top.
Overview
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.
- Mike NicholsDirector
- Elaine MayScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$65,000,000
Revenue
$52,090,187
Keywords
- usa president
- the white house
- presidential election
- new hampshire
- scandal
- extramarital affair
- presidential candidate
Top Billed Cast
John Travolta
Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton
Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester
Henry Burton
Maura Tierney
Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle
Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman
Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates
Libby Holden
Diane Ladd
Mamma Stanton
Rebecca Walker
March
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