Primary Colors

Primary Colors

What went down on the way to the top.

6.3 /10 342 votes
March 20, 1998 2h 23m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Mike Nichols
Writers Elaine May, Joe Klein
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Budget $65,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Primary Colors was released on March 20, 1998.

The runtime of Primary Colors is 2h 23m.

Primary Colors is a Drama, Comedy movie.

Primary Colors has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Primary Colors is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Primary Colors was directed by Mike Nichols.

The main cast of Primary Colors includes John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton.

Primary Colors is originally in English.