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Primary Colors

19982h 23mDrama · Comedy
directed by Mike Nichols

“What went down on the way to the top.”

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6.3 / 10
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6.7 / 10
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70 / 100
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80%

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Synopsis

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.

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