Primary Colors (1998)
What went down on the way to the top.
Synopsis
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
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John Travolta
as Jack Stanton
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Emma Thompson
as Susan Stanton
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Billy Bob Thornton
as Richard Jemmons
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Adrian Lester
as Henry Burton
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Maura Tierney
as Daisy Green
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Paul Guilfoyle
as Howard Ferguson
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Larry Hagman
as Gov. Fred Picker
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Kathy Bates
as Libby Holden
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Diane Ladd
as Mamma Stanton
- Rebecca Walker as March
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Caroline Aaron
as Lucille Kaufman
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Tommy Hollis
as Fat Willie
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Rob Reiner
as Izzy Rosenblatt
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Ben Jones
as Arlen Sporken
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J.C. Quinn
as Uncle Charlie
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Allison Janney
as Miss Walsh
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Robert Klein
as Norman Asher
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Mykelti Williamson
as Dewayne Smith
Crew
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Mike Nichols
Director
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Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
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Arthur Schmidt
Editor
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Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
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Mike Nichols
Producer
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Elaine May
Screenplay
