Primary Colors

Name: Primary Colors
Director: Mike Nichols
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1998
Duration: 2 h 23 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney

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19982h 23m6.3(351 votes)

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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…

Primary Colors (1998) is a drama and comedy film directed by Mike Nichols. It stars John Travolta, Emma Thompson, and Billy Bob Thornton. The film runs for 2 hours 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 351 votes.

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Director

Mike Nichols

Cast

John Travolta

Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson

Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton

Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester

Henry Burton

Maura Tierney

Daisy Green

Paul Guilfoyle

Howard Ferguson

Larry Hagman

Gov. Fred Picker

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Who stars in Primary Colors?

Primary Colors stars John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, and Adrian Lester, and was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes.

When did Primary Colors come out?

Primary Colors was released in 1998.

What genre is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors is a drama and comedy film.

Is Primary Colors worth watching?

Primary Colors holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.