Primary Colors (1998)
What went down on the way to the top.
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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- $65M
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- $52.1M
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John TravoltaJack Stanton
Emma ThompsonSusan Stanton
Billy Bob ThorntonRichard Jemmons
Kathy BatesLibby Holden
Adrian LesterHenry Burton
Maura TierneyDaisy Green
Larry HagmanGov. Fred Picker
Diane LaddMamma Stanton
Rob ReinerIzzy Rosenblatt
Allison JanneyMiss WalshRebecca WalkerMarch
Mykelti WilliamsonDewayne SmithKeywords
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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.
How long is Primary Colors?
Primary Colors has a runtime of 143 minutes.
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