Primary Colors (1998)

Name: Primary Colors
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1998
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney

2h 23m France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama Comedy

Plot

In the film "Primary Colors," based on the acclaimed roman à clef detailing Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, the talented Henry Burton is recruited to manage Governor Jack Stanton's bid for the presidency. As Burton navigates the vibrant and tumultuous landscape of politics, he witnesses Stanton's flirtatious tendencies threaten his campaign, all while balancing the ambitions of Stanton's driven wife, Susan, and the bold counsel of advisor Richard Jemmons. The story unfolds with a mix of humor and drama, revealing the complexities of political life and personal ambition.

Cast

John Travolta Emma Thompson Billy Bob Thornton Adrian Lester Maura Tierney Paul Guilfoyle Larry Hagman Kathy Bates Diane Ladd Rebecca Walker Caroline Aaron Tommy Hollis Rob Reiner Ben Jones J.C. Quinn