Movie

Primary Colors (1998)

• R
• March 20, 1998
• 2h 23m

• Drama
• Comedy

“What went down on the way to the top.”

Overview

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

Writers

Elaine May, Joe Klein

Starring

John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton