Primary Colors
dir. Mike Nichols
70
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Well acted and suprisingly funny.
Directed byMike Nichols
StarringJohn Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney, Paul Guilfoyle
Written byElaine May
CinematographyMichael Ballhaus
EditingArthur Schmidt
MusicRy Cooder
Primary Colors
1998 · R · 2h 23m
Drama, Comedy
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.
Our Verdict
70
Critics Consensus
Well acted and suprisingly funny.
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