Primary Colors 1998 · France, UK, Germany, USA, Japan · 143 minutes · R · Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 29 nominations. film a clef media satire political satire Stars: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton Director: Mike Nichols What went down on the way to the top. A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president of the USA. Tags: on the campaign trail, blackmail, infidelity 6.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like What went down on the way to the top. A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president of the USA. Tags: on the campaign trail, blackmail, infidelity, rise to power Watch Primary Colors trailer Starring of Primary Colors John Travolta as Jack Stanton Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons Kathy Bates as Libby Holden Adrian Lester as Henry Burton Maura Tierney as Daisy Green Larry Hagman as Gov. Fred Picker Diane Ladd as Mama Stanton Rob Reiner as Izzy Rosenblatt Allison Janney as Miss Walsh Mykelti Williamson as Dewayne Smith Stacy Edwards as Jennifer Rogers Paul Guilfoyle as Howard Ferguson Robert Klein as Norman Asher Tony Shalhoub as Eddie Reyes Caroline Aaron as Lucille Kaufman Chelcie Ross as Charlie Martin Storyline of Primary Colors In this adaptation of the best-selling roman ? 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. Genre: comedy, drama Theme: on the campaign trail, blackmail, infidelity, rise to power Mood: food for thought Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult language, adult situations MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 29 nominations. Budget: 65000000 Rating of Primary Colors 6.7 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Primary Colors Write your review or comment