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Drama - 1998
6.7
81%
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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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Rated:
R
Runtime:
143 min
Release date:
20 Mar 1998
Country:
FR, DE, JP, GB, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$65,000,000
Revenue:
$52,100,000
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 31 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
As satire, it's toothless and indulgent; as drama of conscience, it's not a patch on real life...
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
A smart and savvy piece of work.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
fresh:
Travolta's warmth and expansiveness effectively amplify and embellish the likable and personable side of Stanton.
– Todd McCarthy,
Variety,
14 Feb 2001
fresh:
Sheerly as film, Primary Colors generally sizzles.
– Stanley Kauffmann,
The New Republic,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Dramatically weak.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
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