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.
Plot Keywords: the white house, usa president, presidential election, scandal, new hampshire, extramarital affair, presidential candidate
Director | Mike Nichols |
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Writer | Elaine May |
Production Companies | Mutual Film Company, Universal Pictures |
Production Countries | France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America |
Spoken Languages | English |
Top Billed Cast of Primary Colors

John Travolta
Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton
Richard Jemmons
Kathy Bates
Libby Holden
Adrian Lester
Henry Burton
Maura Tierney
Daisy Green
Larry Hagman
Gov. Fred Picker
Diane Ladd
Mama Stanton
Rob Reiner
Izzy Rosenblatt
Allison Janney
Miss Walsh
Mykelti Williamson
Dewayne Smith
Stacy Edwards
Jennifer RogersAlternate Titles
I colori della vittoria
Colores Primarios
Primary Colors - Mit aller Macht
Mit aller Macht - Primary Colors