Watch Primary Colors (1998) Official Trailer
What went down on the way to the top.
6.3 / 10 IMDb March 20, 1998 2h 23m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 23m
Release Date
March 20, 1998
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Status
Released
Budget
$65,000,000
Revenue
$52,090,187
Languages
English
Country
France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Cast
John Travolta
as Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
as Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton
as Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester
as Henry Burton
Maura Tierney
as Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle
as Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman
as Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates
as Libby Holden
Diane Ladd
as Mamma Stanton
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Rebecca Walker
as March
Caroline Aaron
as Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis
as Fat Willie
Rob Reiner
as Izzy Rosenblatt
Ben Jones
as Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinn
as Uncle Charlie
Allison Janney
as Miss Walsh
Robert Klein
as Norman Asher
Mykelti Williamson
as Dewayne Smith
James Denton
as Mitch
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Leontine Guilliard
as Ruby
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Mutual Film CompanyIcarus
Tele München
BBC
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