Primary Colors (1998)

  • R
  • 03/20/1998 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 23m

What went down on the way to the top.

Overview

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.

Elaine May

Screenplay

Mike Nichols

Director

Cast

John Travolta's headshot

John Travolta

Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson's headshot

Emma Thompson

Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton's headshot

Billy Bob Thornton

Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester's headshot

Adrian Lester

Henry Burton
Maura Tierney's headshot

Maura Tierney

Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle's headshot

Paul Guilfoyle

Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman's headshot

Larry Hagman

Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates's headshot

Kathy Bates

Libby Holden

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