Primary Colors [WS]

Primary Colors [WS]

Director: Mike Nichols Cast: Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder
, John Travolta
John Travolta
, Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
, Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Mike Nichols
Primary Colors [WS]

Primary Colors [WS]

Director: Mike Nichols Cast: Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder
, John Travolta
John Travolta
, Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
, Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Mike Nichols

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"Mike Nichols directed this Elaine May screenplay adapted from the 1996 bestseller by ""Anonymous"" (Joe Klein), who fictionalized Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. In the New Hampshire primary, Governor Jack Stanton (John Travolta) convinces Henry Burton (Adrian Lester), grandson of a respected civil rights pioneer, to become his deputy campaign manager. Stanton's smart wife Susan (Emma Thompson) always comes through with public support for her philandering husband. The film's parallel for James Carville is Stanton's redneck advisor Richard Jemmons (Billy Bob Thornton), who knows every strategy and tactic but worries, ""The woman thing, that's the killer."" Sure enough, problems during the New Hampshire primary include charges of adultery. To get a handle on past peccadillos, Stanton's staff brings in an old family friend, lesbian Libby Holden (Kathy Bates), who knows how to clean up dirt. Stanton, a strong debater, moves on to Florida and New York. When one opposing candidate drops dead of a heart attack, he's replaced by Florida's Governor Fred Picker (Larry Hagman), but Holden holds the skeleton key to the skeleton in Picker's closet. Just how the Stantons put this information to use reveals whether they are ruthless politicians or inspirational leaders with ideals."

Product Details

Release Date: 09/09/1998
UPC: 0025192028328
Original Release: 1998
Rating: R
Source: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:24:00
Sales rank: 41,003

Special Features

Production notes; Cast & filmmakers' bios; Film highlights; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
John Travolta Gov. Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton Richard Jemmons
Kathy Bates Libby Holden
Adrian Lester Henry Burton
Maura Tierney Daisy
Larry Hagman Gov. Fred Picker
Diane Ladd Mamma Stanton
Paul Guilfoyle Howard Ferguson
Rebecca Walker March
Caroline Aaron Lucille Kaufman
Tommy Hollis Fat Willie
Rob Reiner Izzy Rosenblatt
Robert Klein Norman Asher
Mykelti Williamson Dewayne Smith
Ben Jones Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinn Uncle Charlie
Allison Janney Miss Walsh
Jamie Denton Mitch
Leontine Guilliard Ruby
Monique L. Ridge Tawana Carter
Ned Eisenberg Brad Lieberman
Brian Markinson Randy Culligan
Geraldo Rivera Himself
Charlie Rose Himself
Larry King Himself
O'Neal Compton Sailorman Shoreson
John Milford Actor
Kevin Cooney Lawrence Harris
Bonnie Bartlett Martha Harris
Cynthia O'Neal Elegant Woman
Chelcie Ross Charlie Martin
Sally Insul Actor
John Vargas Lorenzo Delgado
Tony Shalhoub Eddie Reyes
Bianca Lawson Loretta
Robert Cicchini Jimmy Ozio
Stan Davis Jack Mandela Washington
Harrison Young Sam
Rolando Molina Anthony Ramirez
Ross Benjamin Peter Goldsmith
Stacy Edwards Jennifer Rogers
Kristoffer Ryan Winters Terry Hicks
Susan Kussman Ella Louise
Vickilyn Reynolds Amalee
Robert Symonds Bart Nilson
Gia Carides Cashmere McLeod
Robert Easton Dr. Beauregard
Scott Burkholder Danny Scanlon
Bill Maher Himself
Lu Elrod Chubby Woman
R.M. Haley Shipyard Announcer
Henry Woronicz Pundit
Darice Richman Linda Feldstein
Rosalie Peck Retiree
Susan Forristal Bugger Bugger Woman

Technical Credits
Mike Nichols Director,Producer
Elaine May Screenwriter
Juel Bestrop Casting
Jonathan D. Krane Executive Producer
Brad Kuehn Special Effects
Ellen Lewis Casting
Alan Lorimer Special Effects
Neil Machlis Executive Producer
Mark Riccardi Stunts
Juliet Taylor Casting
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