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Primary Colors

R19982h 23mMike Nichols
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 70
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"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.

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Usa PresidentThe White HousePresidential ElectionNew HampshireScandalExtramarital AffairPresidential Candidate

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What is Primary Colors (1998) 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…

Who stars in Primary Colors?

Primary Colors stars John Travolta (Jack Stanton), Emma Thompson (Susan Stanton), Billy Bob Thornton (Richard Jemmons), Adrian Lester (Henry Burton), Maura Tierney (Daisy Green). The film was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is Primary Colors worth watching?

Primary Colors holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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