Movie·1998·2h 23m
Primary Colors
What went down on the way to the top.
Country
France
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Elaine May
Producer
Mike Nichols, Neil Machlis
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Music
Ry Cooder
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: US
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// cast
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
Caroline Aaron
Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis
Fat Willie
Rob Reiner
Izzy Rosenblatt
Ben Jones
Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinn
Uncle Charlie
Allison Janney
Miss Walsh
Robert Klein
Norman Asher
Mykelti Williamson
Dewayne Smith
// crew
Crew
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Elaine May
Screenplay
Mike Nichols
Director, Producer
Neil Machlis
Executive Producer
Jonathan D. Krane
Executive Producer
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
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