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