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Primary Colors (1998)

Movie"What went down on the way to the top."
Audience Score
63
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R 2 hr 23 minMar 20th, 1998Drama
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.
StarringJohn TravoltaEmma ThompsonBilly Bob Thornton
DirectorMike Nichols

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 20th, 1998
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 9th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$65,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$52,100,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jonathan D. Krane, Neil Machlis
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Icarus, Tele München, BBC, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH
Movie Tags:
extramarital affairusa presidentscandalpresidential electionthe white housenew hampshirepresidential candidate