Primary Colors
What went down on the way to the top.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Primary Colors
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 1998-03-20
- Runtime: 143 minutes
- Rating: 6.301/10 (319 votes)
- Budget: $65,000,000
- Revenue: $52,090,187
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Icarus, Tele München, BBC, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 6.1742
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
John Travolta
as Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
as Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton
as Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester
as Henry Burton
Maura Tierney
as Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle
as Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman
as Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates
as Libby Holden
Diane Ladd
as Mamma Stanton
Rebecca Walker
as March
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Trailers & Clips
Primary Colors Official Trailer #1 - John Travolta Movie (1998) HD
Primary Colors (1998) trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primary Colors?▼
Primary Colors is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1998-03-20.
Who are the main actors in Primary Colors?▼
The main cast includes John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierney, .
Where can I watch Primary Colors online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Primary Colors is available.
Is Primary Colors based on a true story?▼
What went down on the way to the top.
What is the IMDb rating of Primary Colors?▼
Primary Colors has an IMDb rating of 6.301/10 based on 319 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Primary Colors?▼
The movie had a production budget of $65,000,000 and earned $52,090,187 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Primary Colors?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Icarus, Tele München, BBC, TOHO-TOWA, UGC PH. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Primary Colors filmed?▼
Primary Colors was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Primary Colors?▼
The total runtime of Primary Colors is 143 minutes.
Is Primary Colors suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Primary Colors?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Primary Colors.
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