Primary Colors (1998)
What went down on the way to the top.
1998 · R · 2h 23m · Drama, Comedy
Genres: Drama, Comedy
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.
Director: Mike Nichols
Writers: Elaine May, Joe Klein
Music by: Ry Cooder
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editor: Arthur Schmidt
Box office: $52M · Budget: $65M · Rated 6.3/10 by 354 viewers
Cast
John Travolta as Jack StantonEmma Thompson as Susan StantonBilly Bob Thornton as Richard JemmonsAdrian Lester as Henry BurtonMaura Tierney as Daisy GreenPaul Guilfoyle as Howard FergusonLarry Hagman as Gov. Fred PickerKathy Bates as Libby HoldenDiane Ladd as Mamma StantonRebecca Walker as MarchCaroline Aaron as Lucille KaufmanTommy Hollis as Fat WillieMore like this
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