Primary Colors
“What went down on the way to the top.”
1998•R•2h 23m•6.2•Released
DramaComedy
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
Writer
Elaine May
Budget
$65M
Revenue
$52M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Caroline Aaron
Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis
Fat Willie
Rob Reiner
Izzy Rosenblatt
Ben Jones
Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinn
Uncle Charlie
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Mutual Film Company
Company
Icarus
Company
Tele München
Company
BBC
Company
TOHO-TOWA
Company
UGC PH
Producer
Mike Nichols
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