
Primary Colors
Primary Colors
Release: 1998-03-20·Runtime: 143m·★ 6.3
DramaComedy
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.
Production Countries
FranceGermanyJapanUnited KingdomUnited States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Mutual Film Company
Icarus
Tele München
BBC
TOHO-TOWA
UGC PH
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Cast
Gia Caridesas Cashmere McLeod
Robert Eastonas Dr. Beauregard
Emma Thompsonas Susan Stanton
Harrison Youngas Sam
Rocco Salataas News Videographer
John Travoltaas Jack Stanton
Larry Hagmanas Gov. Fred Picker
J.C. Quinnas Uncle Charlie
Michael Haleyas Shipyard Announcer
Susan Forristalas Bugger Bugger Woman
Greg Bronsonas Campaign Staff
Caroline Aaronas Lucille Kaufman
Lorna Scottas Woman in Airport Bar
Tim R. Worleyas Hotel Bar Patron
Diane Laddas Mamma Stanton
Vickilyn Reynoldsas Amalee
Lu Elrodas Chubby Woman
Nick Loebas Waiter
Rob Reineras Izzy Rosenblatt
Mykelti Williamsonas Dewayne Smith
O'Neal Comptonas Sailorman Shoreson
James DuMontas Man 1 Airport Bar
Allan Wayne Andersonas Swimming Pool Guest
Lynn Wanlassas Woman in Red
Billy Bob Thorntonas Richard Jemmons
Bill Maheras Himself
James Earl Jonesas CNN Voiceover (voice)
Bonnie Bartlettas Martha Harris
Anthony Michael Frederickas Detective
Charlie Weirauchas Muffin
Ben Jonesas Arlen Sporken
William Stanford Davisas Jack Mandela Washington
Maura Tierneyas Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyleas Howard Ferguson
Larry Kingas Himself
James Dentonas Mitch
Bianca Lawsonas Loretta
Kathy Batesas Libby Holden
Robert Kleinas Norman Asher
Brian Markinsonas Randy Culligan
Chelcie Rossas Charlie Martin
Tony Shalhoubas Eddie Reyes
Stacy Edwardsas Jennifer Rogers
Tommy Hollisas Fat Willie
Allison Janneyas Miss Walsh
Ned Eisenbergas Brad Lieberman
Amaris Dupreeas Emily Lopez
Geraldo Riveraas Himself
Robert Symondsas Bart Nilson
Tony Wintersas Pundit 3
Kevin Cooneyas Lawrence Harris
John Vargasas Lorenzo Delgado
Rolando Molinaas Anthony Ramirez
Henry Woroniczas Pundit
Adrian Lesteras Henry Burton
Charlie Roseas Himself
Robert Cicchinias Jimmy OzioCrew
" />Ann RothCostume Design
" />Mike NicholsProducer, Director
" />Mark RiccardiStunt Coordinator
" />Ellen LewisCasting
" />Ry CooderOriginal Music Composer
" />Michael HaleyAssociate Producer, First Assistant Director
" />Elaine MayScreenplay
" />Arthur SchmidtEditor
" />Victoria VanderklootStunt Double
" />Bo WelchProduction Design
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Michael BallhausDirector of Photography
" />Jonathan D. KraneExecutive Producer