Primary Colors 1998
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jack Stanton
as Susan Stanton
as Richard Jemmons
as Henry Burton
as Daisy Green
as Howard Ferguson
as Gov. Fred Picker
as Libby Holden
as Mamma Stanton
as March
Director:
Writer:
Elaine May, Joe Klein
Stars:
John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney, Paul Guilfoyle, Larry Hagman, Kathy Bates, Diane Ladd, Rebecca Walker,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
143 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Primary Colors
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jack Stanton
as Susan Stanton
as Richard Jemmons
as Henry Burton
as Daisy Green
as Howard Ferguson
as Gov. Fred Picker
as Libby Holden
as Mamma Stanton
as March
as Lucille Kaufman
as Fat Willie
as Izzy Rosenblatt
as Arlen Sporken
as Uncle Charlie
as Miss Walsh
as Norman Asher
as Dewayne Smith
as Mitch
as Ruby
as Tawana Carter
as Brad Lieberman
as Randy Culligan
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Sailorman Shoreson
as Lawrence Harris
as Martha Harris
as Elegant Woman
as Charlie Martin
as Lorenzo Delgado
as Eddie Reyes
as Loretta
as Jimmy Ozio
as Jack Mandela Washington
as Sam
as Anthony Ramirez
as Peter Goldsmith
as Jennifer Rogers
as Terry Hicks
as Ella Louise
as Amalee
as Bart Nilson
as Cashmere McLeod
as Dr. Beauregard
as Danny Scanlon
as Himself
as Chubby Woman
as Shipyard Announcer
as Pundit
as Linda Feldstein
as Retiree
as Bugger Bugger Woman
as CNN Voiceover (voice)
as Pundit 1
as Man 1 Airport Bar
as Emily Lopez
as Airport Traveller
as Protester
as Pundit 3
as Muffin
as Swimming Pool Guest
as Union Member
as Campaign Staff
as Boilermaker
as News Anchor
as News Anchor
as Campaign Staff
as Voter
as Detective
as Hotel Guest
as Waiter
as News Anchor
as Governor Picker Supporter
as Partygoer
as Editor
as News Videographer
as Union Official
as Woman in Airport Bar
as Officer Boone
as Inaugural Ball Guest
as Woman in Red
as Muffin
as Hotel Bar Patron
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