Drama ·Comedy · France · 1998 · 2h 23m

Primary Colors

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Director
Mike Nichols
Cast
John Travolta as Jack Stanton Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons Adrian Lester as Henry Burton Maura Tierney as Daisy Green Paul Guilfoyle as Howard Ferguson
Crew
Michael Ballhaus — Director of Photography Arthur Schmidt — Editor Ry Cooder — Original Music Composer Elaine May — Screenplay Mike Nichols — Producer Bo Welch — Production Design
Tagline

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.

Trailer Primary Colors — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
usa presidentthe white housepresidential electionnew hampshirescandalextramarital affairpresidential candidate
Key Collaborators
Mike Nichols Director Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography Arthur Schmidt Editor Ry Cooder Original Music Composer Elaine May Screenplay Mike Nichols Producer Bo Welch Production Design Gary Jones Costume Design Ann Roth Costume Design
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