Primary Colors (1998)

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.

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Cast

John Travolta in Primary Colors

John Travolta

Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson in Primary Colors

Emma Thompson

Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton in Primary Colors

Billy Bob Thornton

Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester in Primary Colors

Adrian Lester

Henry Burton

Maura Tierney in Primary Colors

Maura Tierney

Daisy Green

Paul Guilfoyle in Primary Colors

Paul Guilfoyle

Howard Ferguson

Larry Hagman in Primary Colors

Larry Hagman

Gov. Fred Picker

Kathy Bates in Primary Colors

Kathy Bates

Libby Holden

Diane Ladd in Primary Colors

Diane Ladd

Mamma Stanton

Rebecca Walker

March

Caroline Aaron in Primary Colors

Caroline Aaron

Lucille Kaufman

Tommy Hollis in Primary Colors

Tommy Hollis

Fat Willie

Rob Reiner in Primary Colors

Rob Reiner

Izzy Rosenblatt

Ben Jones in Primary Colors

Ben Jones

Arlen Sporken

J.C. Quinn in Primary Colors

J.C. Quinn

Uncle Charlie

Allison Janney in Primary Colors

Allison Janney

Miss Walsh

Robert Klein in Primary Colors

Robert Klein

Norman Asher

Mykelti Williamson in Primary Colors

Mykelti Williamson

Dewayne Smith

James Denton in Primary Colors

James Denton

Mitch

Leontine Guilliard

Ruby

Monique Ridge-Williams

Tawana Carter

Ned Eisenberg in Primary Colors

Ned Eisenberg

Brad Lieberman

Brian Markinson in Primary Colors

Brian Markinson

Randy Culligan

Geraldo Rivera in Primary Colors

Geraldo Rivera

Himself

Charlie Rose in Primary Colors

Charlie Rose

Himself

Larry King in Primary Colors

Larry King

Himself

O'Neal Compton in Primary Colors

O'Neal Compton

Sailorman Shoreson

Kevin Cooney in Primary Colors

Kevin Cooney

Lawrence Harris

Bonnie Bartlett in Primary Colors

Bonnie Bartlett

Martha Harris

Cynthia O'Neal

Elegant Woman

Chelcie Ross in Primary Colors

Chelcie Ross

Charlie Martin

John Vargas in Primary Colors

John Vargas

Lorenzo Delgado

Tony Shalhoub in Primary Colors

Tony Shalhoub

Eddie Reyes

Bianca Lawson in Primary Colors

Bianca Lawson

Loretta

Robert Cicchini in Primary Colors

Robert Cicchini

Jimmy Ozio

William Stanford Davis in Primary Colors

William Stanford Davis

Jack Mandela Washington

Harrison Young in Primary Colors

Harrison Young

Sam

Rolando Molina in Primary Colors

Rolando Molina

Anthony Ramirez

Ross Benjamin

Peter Goldsmith

Stacy Edwards in Primary Colors

Stacy Edwards

Jennifer Rogers

Kristoffer Ryan Winters

Terry Hicks

Susan Kussman

Ella Louise

Vickilyn Reynolds in Primary Colors

Vickilyn Reynolds

Amalee

Robert Symonds in Primary Colors

Robert Symonds

Bart Nilson

Gia Carides in Primary Colors

Gia Carides

Cashmere McLeod

Robert Easton in Primary Colors

Robert Easton

Dr. Beauregard

Scott Burkholder

Danny Scanlon

Bill Maher in Primary Colors

Bill Maher

Himself

Lu Elrod in Primary Colors

Lu Elrod

Chubby Woman

Michael Haley in Primary Colors

Michael Haley

Shipyard Announcer

Henry Woronicz in Primary Colors

Henry Woronicz

Pundit

Daryce Richman

Linda Feldstein

Rosalie Peck

Retiree

Susan Forristal in Primary Colors

Susan Forristal

Bugger Bugger Woman

James Earl Jones in Primary Colors

James Earl Jones

CNN Voiceover (voice)

Clark Heathcliffe Brolly

Pundit 1

James DuMont in Primary Colors

James DuMont

Man 1 Airport Bar

Amaris Dupree in Primary Colors

Amaris Dupree

Emily Lopez

Noah Michael Levine

Airport Traveller

Brian Shakti

Protester

Tony Winters in Primary Colors

Tony Winters

Pundit 3

Jordan Ancel

Muffin

Allan Wayne Anderson in Primary Colors

Allan Wayne Anderson

Swimming Pool Guest

Stephen Austin-Skordiles

Union Member

Greg Bronson in Primary Colors

Greg Bronson

Campaign Staff

Michael W. Broomer

Boilermaker

Marian Caparrós

News Anchor

Sophia Choi

News Anchor

Barbara Conway

Campaign Staff

Kacee DeMassi

Voter

Anthony Michael Frederick in Primary Colors

Anthony Michael Frederick

Detective

Spencer Kayden

Hotel Guest

Nick Loeb in Primary Colors

Nick Loeb

Waiter

Larry Mendte

News Anchor

Msaada Nia

Governor Picker Supporter

Gary Pike

Partygoer

Kevin Richardson

Editor

Rocco Salata in Primary Colors

Rocco Salata

News Videographer

Larry F. Scott

Union Official

Lorna Scott in Primary Colors

Lorna Scott

Woman in Airport Bar

Sandy E. Scott in Primary Colors

Sandy E. Scott

Officer Boone

Renee Spei

Inaugural Ball Guest

Lynn Wanlass in Primary Colors

Lynn Wanlass

Woman in Red

Charlie Weirauch in Primary Colors

Charlie Weirauch

Muffin

Tim R. Worley in Primary Colors

Tim R. Worley

Hotel Bar Patron

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FAQ

When was Primary Colors released?

Primary Colors was released on March 20, 1998.

How long is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors runs for 2h 23m.

What is the rating for Primary Colors?

Primary Colors has an average rating of 6.3/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors is classified as Drama and Comedy.

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