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Poster of Primary Colors

Primary Colors

What went down on the way to the top.

1998 · 2 h 23 · Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, United States · English

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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.

Directed by
Mike Nichols
Written by
Elaine May
Based on
Joe Klein

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