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