Primary Colors (1998)
What went down on the way to the top.
Starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton
Directed by Mike Nichols
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.
Runtime: 143 min.
Rating: 6.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: France,Germany,Japan,United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: the white house,u.s. president,presidential election,scandal,new hampshire,extramarital affair,presidential candidate
Cast
Jack Stanton
Susan Stanton
Richard Jemmons
Libby Holden
Henry Burton
Daisy Green
Gov. Fred Picker
Mama Stanton
Izzy Rosenblatt
Miss Walsh
Dewayne Smith
Jennifer Rogers
Howard Ferguson
Norman Asher
Eddie Reyes
Lucille Kaufman
Charlie Martin
Fat Willie