Primary Colors

(1998)Directed by Mike Nichols143 min · RDrama, Comedy
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.

John Travoltaas Jack Stanton
Emma Thompsonas Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thorntonas Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lesteras Henry Burton
Maura Tierneyas Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyleas Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagmanas Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Batesas Libby Holden
Diane Laddas Mamma Stanton
Rebecca Walkeras March
Caroline Aaronas Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollisas Fat Willie
Rob Reineras Izzy Rosenblatt
Ben Jonesas Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinnas Uncle Charlie
Allison Janneyas Miss Walsh
Robert Kleinas Norman Asher
Mykelti Williamsonas Dewayne Smith
James Dentonas Mitch
Leontine Guilliardas Ruby
Monique Ridge-Williamsas Tawana Carter
Ned Eisenbergas Brad Lieberman
Brian Markinsonas Randy Culligan
Geraldo Riveraas Himself