Primary Colors (1998)
Primary Colors is a 1998 drama movie directed by Mike Nichols, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars John Travolta, Emma Thompson and Billy Bob Thornton.
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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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.
When was Primary Colors released?
Primary Colors was released on 20 March 1998.
How long is Primary Colors?
Primary Colors runs 2h 23m.
Who made Primary Colors?
Primary Colors was directed by Mike Nichols.
Where can I watch Primary Colors?
Primary Colors is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Primary Colors
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
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