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Primary Colors

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

★ 6.2 / 10 (363 votes)March 20, 1998143 minEN
DramaComedy

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.

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Release dateMarch 20, 1998
StatusReleased
Runtime143 min
Rating★ 6.2 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryFrance, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget$65,000,000
Revenue$52,090,187
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Icarus, Tele München, BBC, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH
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Director

Mike Nichols

Writers

Elaine May

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Cast

John TravoltaJohn TravoltaJack Stanton
Emma ThompsonEmma ThompsonSusan Stanton
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonRichard Jemmons
Adrian LesterAdrian LesterHenry Burton
Maura TierneyMaura TierneyDaisy Green
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleHoward Ferguson
Larry HagmanLarry HagmanGov. Fred Picker
Kathy BatesKathy BatesLibby Holden
Diane LaddDiane LaddMamma Stanton
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Rebecca WalkerMarch
Caroline AaronCaroline AaronLucille Kaufman
Tommy HollisTommy HollisFat Willie
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