Primary Colors

Primary Colors

6.3 | 1998-03-20 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Ry Cooder Original Music Composer
Elaine May Screenplay
Mike Nichols Producer
Mike Nichols Director
Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography
Gary Jones Costume Design
Michele Imperato Stabile Co-Producer
Jonathan D. Krane Executive Producer
Greg McKay Casting
Ellen Lewis Casting

Cast

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

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