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