Primary Colors(1998)
“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.
Director
Mike Nichols
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$52M
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
Rebecca Walker
as March
Caroline Aaron
as Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis
as Fat Willie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$52M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Mutual Film Company • Icarus
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Where can I watch Primary Colors?▼
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What is Primary Colors about?▼
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.
Who directed Primary Colors?▼
Primary Colors was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1998. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Primary Colors?▼
Primary Colors has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in Primary Colors?▼
The cast of Primary Colors includes 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 and more.
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