Primary Colors (1998)
What went down on the way to the top.
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.
Director: Mike Nichols
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 143 min
Release Date: March 20, 1998
Cast
- John Travolta - Jack Stanton
- Emma Thompson - Susan Stanton
- Billy Bob Thornton - Richard Jemmons
- Adrian Lester - Henry Burton
- Maura Tierney - Daisy Green
- Paul Guilfoyle - Howard Ferguson
- Larry Hagman - Gov. Fred Picker
- Kathy Bates - Libby Holden
- Diane Ladd - Mamma Stanton
- Rebecca Walker - March
Screenplay
- Elaine May (Screenplay)
- Joe Klein (Book)
Music: Ry Cooder
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Arthur Schmidt
Production: Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Icarus, Tele München, BBC, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH
Country: France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $65M
Box Office: $52M
Original Language: en
Themes
Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame
Keywords
usa president, the white house, presidential election, new hampshire, scandal, extramarital affair, presidential candidate
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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, Maura Tierney, Paul Guilfoyle.
- How long is Primary Colors?
- Primary Colors has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
- What genre is Primary Colors?
- Primary Colors is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Primary Colors?
- Primary Colors had a budget of $65M.
- How much did Primary Colors gross?
- Primary Colors grossed $52M worldwide.
- Where was Primary Colors produced?
- Primary Colors was produced in France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Primary Colors?
- The themes of Primary Colors include: Shattering Humiliation and Public Shame.