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Primary Colors (1998)

Movie ★ 6.3 143 min

Drama Comedy

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.

Mike Nichols Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 20, 1998
Runtime
143 min
Rating
R
Budget
$65.0M
Box office
$52.1M
IMDb
tt0119942
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Themes

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 Rebecca Walker March Caroline Aaron Caroline Aaron Lucille Kaufman Tommy Hollis Tommy Hollis Fat Willie Rob Reiner Rob Reiner Izzy Rosenblatt Ben Jones Ben Jones Arlen Sporken J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn Uncle Charlie Allison Janney Allison Janney Miss Walsh Robert Klein Robert Klein Norman Asher Mykelti Williamson Mykelti Williamson Dewayne Smith

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Primary Colors?
Primary Colors was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in Primary Colors?
Primary Colors stars John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester.
When was Primary Colors released?
Primary Colors is a 1998 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Primary Colors?
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