Primary Colors

"What went down on the way to the top."

Mar 20 1998 R 2h 23m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

Jack Stanton is running for president. The election is seen through the eyes of young Henry Burton. Along the way Stanton must deal with a sex scandal.

Written by

Joe Klein, Elaine May

Directed by

Mike Nichols

Cast

John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 31 nominations total

Trailers
Primary Colors (1998) trailer
Primary Colors Official Trailer #1 - John Travolta Movie (1998) HD
Scores
# of Votes
30,725
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA