Primary Colors (1998)

Primary Colors (1998)

What went down on the way to the top. 1998-03-20 France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America 143 Min. PG-13
6.3 308 votes

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.

Cast

John Travolta is Jack Stanton
Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson is Susan Stanton
Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton is Richard Jemmons
Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester is Henry Burton
Henry Burton
Maura Tierney is Daisy Green
Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle is Howard Ferguson
Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman is Gov. Fred Picker
Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates is Libby Holden
Libby Holden
Diane Ladd is Mamma Stanton
Mamma Stanton
Caroline Aaron is Lucille Kaufman
Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis is Fat Willie
Fat Willie