Poster of Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, March 20 1998
26 years ago
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Portrait of John TravoltaJohn TravoltaJohn Travolta was 44 in Primary Colors as 'Jack Stanton'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 18 1954
Portrait of Emma ThompsonEmma ThompsonEmma Thompson was 38 in Primary Colors as 'Susan Stanton'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 15 1959
Portrait of Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonBilly Bob Thornton was 42 in Primary Colors as 'Richard Jemmons'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 04 1955
Portrait of Adrian LesterAdrian LesterAdrian Lester was 29 in Primary Colors as 'Henry Burton'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 14 1968
Portrait of Maura TierneyMaura TierneyMaura Tierney was 33 in Primary Colors as 'Daisy Green'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 03 1965
Portrait of Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoylePaul Guilfoyle was 48 in Primary Colors as 'Howard Ferguson'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 28 1949
Portrait of Larry HagmanLarry HagmanLarry Hagman was 66 in Primary Colors as 'Gov. Fred Picker'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 21 1931 –
Fri, Nov 23 2012
Portrait of Kathy BatesKathy BatesKathy Bates was 49 in Primary Colors as 'Libby Holden'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1948
Portrait of Diane LaddDiane LaddDiane Ladd was 62 in Primary Colors as 'Mamma Stanton'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1935
Portrait of Rebecca WalkerRebecca WalkerRebecca Walker was >> in Primary Colors as 'March'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Caroline AaronCaroline AaronCaroline Aaron was 45 in Primary Colors as 'Lucille Kaufman'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 07 1952
Portrait of Tommy HollisTommy HollisTommy Hollis was 43 in Primary Colors as 'Fat Willie'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 22 1954 –
Sun, Sep 09 2001
Portrait of Rob ReinerRob ReinerRob Reiner was 51 in Primary Colors as 'Izzy Rosenblatt'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 06 1947
Portrait of Ben JonesBen JonesBen Jones was 56 in Primary Colors as 'Arlen Sporken'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 30 1941
Portrait of J.C. QuinnJ.C. QuinnJ.C. Quinn was 57 in Primary Colors as 'Uncle Charlie'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 30 1940 –
Tue, Feb 10 2004
Portrait of Allison JanneyAllison JanneyAllison Janney was 38 in Primary Colors as 'Miss Walsh'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1959
Portrait of Robert KleinRobert KleinRobert Klein was 56 in Primary Colors as 'Norman Asher'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 08 1942
Portrait of Mykelti WilliamsonMykelti WilliamsonMykelti Williamson was 41 in Primary Colors as 'Dewayne Smith'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 04 1957
Portrait of James DentonJames DentonJames Denton was 35 in Primary Colors as 'Mitch'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 20 1963
Portrait of Leontine GuilliardLeontine GuilliardLeontine Guilliard was >> in Primary Colors as 'Ruby'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monique Ridge-WilliamsMonique Ridge-WilliamsMonique Ridge-Williams was >> in Primary Colors as 'Tawana Carter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ned EisenbergNed EisenbergNed Eisenberg was 41 in Primary Colors as 'Brad Lieberman'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1957 –
Sun, Feb 27 2022
Portrait of Brian MarkinsonBrian MarkinsonBrian Markinson was 36 in Primary Colors as 'Randy Culligan'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 01 1961
Portrait of Geraldo RiveraGeraldo RiveraGeraldo Rivera was 54 in Primary Colors as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 04 1943
Portrait of Charlie RoseCharlie RoseCharlie Rose was 56 in Primary Colors as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 05 1942
Portrait of Larry KingLarry KingLarry King was 64 in Primary Colors as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 19 1933 –
Sat, Jan 23 2021
Portrait of O'Neal ComptonO'Neal ComptonO'Neal Compton was 47 in Primary Colors as 'Sailorman Shoreson'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 05 1951 –
Mon, Feb 18 2019
Portrait of Kevin CooneyKevin CooneyKevin Cooney was 52 in Primary Colors as 'Lawrence Harris'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 02 1945
Portrait of Bonnie BartlettBonnie BartlettBonnie Bartlett was 68 in Primary Colors as 'Martha Harris'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 20 1929
Portrait of Cynthia O'NealCynthia O'NealCynthia O'Neal was >> in Primary Colors as 'Elegant Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chelcie RossChelcie RossChelcie Ross was 55 in Primary Colors as 'Charlie Martin'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 26 1942
Portrait of John VargasJohn VargasJohn Vargas was 39 in Primary Colors as 'Lorenzo Delgado'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 24 1958
Portrait of Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubTony Shalhoub was 44 in Primary Colors as 'Eddie Reyes'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 09 1953
Portrait of Bianca LawsonBianca LawsonBianca Lawson was 19 in Primary Colors as 'Loretta'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 20 1979
Portrait of Robert CicchiniRobert CicchiniRobert Cicchini was 39 in Primary Colors as 'Jimmy Ozio'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Portrait of William Stanford DavisWilliam Stanford DavisWilliam Stanford Davis was 46 in Primary Colors as 'Jack Mandela Washington'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 07 1951
Portrait of Harrison YoungHarrison YoungHarrison Young was 68 in Primary Colors as 'Sam'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 13 1930 –
Sun, Jul 03 2005
Portrait of Rolando MolinaRolando MolinaRolando Molina was 26 in Primary Colors as 'Anthony Ramirez'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 13 1971
Portrait of Ross BenjaminRoss BenjaminRoss Benjamin was 23 in Primary Colors as 'Peter Goldsmith'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 23 1974
Portrait of Stacy EdwardsStacy EdwardsStacy Edwards was 33 in Primary Colors as 'Jennifer Rogers'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 04 1965
Portrait of Kristoffer Ryan WintersKristoffer Ryan WintersKristoffer Ryan Winters was 24 in Primary Colors as 'Terry Hicks'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 03 1973
Portrait of Susan KussmanSusan KussmanSusan Kussman was >> in Primary Colors as 'Ella Louise'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vickilyn ReynoldsVickilyn ReynoldsVickilyn Reynolds was 42 in Primary Colors as 'Amalee'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 02 1955
Portrait of Robert SymondsRobert SymondsRobert Symonds was 71 in Primary Colors as 'Bart Nilson'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 01 1926 –
Thu, Aug 23 2007
Portrait of Gia CaridesGia CaridesGia Carides was 33 in Primary Colors as 'Cashmere McLeod'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 07 1964
Portrait of Robert EastonRobert EastonRobert Easton was 67 in Primary Colors as 'Dr. Beauregard'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 23 1930 –
Fri, Dec 16 2011
Portrait of Scott BurkholderScott BurkholderScott Burkholder was 40 in Primary Colors as 'Danny Scanlon'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 13 1958
Portrait of Bill MaherBill MaherBill Maher was 42 in Primary Colors as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1956
Portrait of Lu ElrodLu ElrodLu Elrod was >> in Primary Colors as 'Chubby Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael HaleyMichael HaleyMichael Haley was 55 in Primary Colors as 'Shipyard Announcer'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 22 1942
Portrait of Henry WoroniczHenry WoroniczHenry Woronicz was >> in Primary Colors as 'Pundit'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daryce RichmanDaryce RichmanDaryce Richman was >> in Primary Colors as 'Linda Feldstein'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rosalie PeckRosalie PeckRosalie Peck was >> in Primary Colors as 'Retiree'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan ForristalSusan ForristalSusan Forristal was >> in Primary Colors as 'Bugger Bugger Woman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesJames Earl Jones was 67 in Primary Colors as 'CNN Voiceover (voice)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 17 1931 –
Mon, Sep 09 2024

Crew

Portrait of Mike NicholsMike NicholsMike Nichols was 66 in Primary Colors as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 06 1931 –
Wed, Nov 19 2014
Portrait of Michael BallhausMichael BallhausMichael Ballhaus was 62 in Primary Colors as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 05 1935 –
Tue, Apr 11 2017
Portrait of Michael HaleyMichael HaleyMichael Haley was 55 in Primary Colors as 'Associate Producer, First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 22 1942
Portrait of Mark TobeyMark TobeyMark Tobey was >> in Primary Colors as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Liz RadleyLiz RadleyLiz Radley was >> in Primary Colors as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elaine MayElaine MayElaine May was 65 in Primary Colors as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 21 1932
Portrait of Neil MachlisNeil MachlisNeil Machlis was >> in Primary Colors as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan D. KraneJonathan D. KraneJonathan D. Krane was 45 in Primary Colors as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Thu, May 01 1952 –
Mon, Aug 01 2016
Portrait of Michele Imperato StabileMichele Imperato StabileMichele Imperato Stabile was >> in Primary Colors as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur SchmidtArthur SchmidtArthur Schmidt was 60 in Primary Colors as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 17 1937 –
Sat, Aug 05 2023
Portrait of Ry CooderRy CooderRy Cooder was 51 in Primary Colors as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 15 1947
Portrait of Bo WelchBo WelchBo Welch was 46 in Primary Colors as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 30 1951
Portrait of Ann RothAnn RothAnn Roth was 66 in Primary Colors as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 30 1931
Portrait of Victoria VanderklootVictoria VanderklootVictoria Vanderkloot was >> in Primary Colors as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom DuffieldTom DuffieldTom Duffield was >> in Primary Colors as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark RiccardiMark RiccardiMark Riccardi was >> in Primary Colors as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen LewisEllen LewisEllen Lewis was >> in Primary Colors as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Juel BestropJuel BestropJuel Bestrop was >> in Primary Colors as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet TaylorJuliet Taylor was >> in Primary Colors as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron BocharRon BocharRon Bochar was >> in Primary Colors as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony GaudiozAnthony GaudiozAnthony Gaudioz was 48 in Primary Colors as '"B" Camera Operator'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 12 1949
Portrait of James R. TynesJames R. TynesJames R. Tynes was 41 in Primary Colors as 'Chief Lighting Technician'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 15 1956 –
Thu, Nov 30 2017
Portrait of J. Roy HellandJ. Roy HellandJ. Roy Helland was 55 in Primary Colors as 'Makeup Designer, Hair Designer'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 28 1943
Portrait of Cheryl CarasikCheryl CarasikCheryl Carasik was >> in Primary Colors as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark Emery MooreMark Emery MooreMark Emery Moore was >> in Primary Colors as 'Steadicam Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mitch TolesMitch TolesMitch Toles was 32 in Primary Colors as 'Utility Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, May 26 1965
Portrait of Susan V. KalinowskiSusan V. KalinowskiSusan V. Kalinowski was >> in Primary Colors as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan E. LorimerAlan E. LorimerAlan E. Lorimer was 52 in Primary Colors as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 16 1946
Portrait of Gary JonesGary JonesGary Jones was 51 in Primary Colors as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 24 1947
Portrait of Jasen Joseph SicaJasen Joseph SicaJasen Joseph Sica was >> in Primary Colors as 'Key Hair Stylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mindy HallMindy HallMindy Hall was >> in Primary Colors as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel C. GoldDaniel C. GoldDaniel C. Gold was >> in Primary Colors as '"A" Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vera YurtchukVera YurtchukVera Yurtchuk was >> in Primary Colors as 'Makeup Department Head'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynne K. EaganLynne K. EaganLynne K. Eagan was >> in Primary Colors as 'Key Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Greg McKayGreg McKayGreg McKay was >> in Primary Colors as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenny SearleKenny SearleKenny Searle was >> in Primary Colors as 'Utility Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michelle BühlerMichelle BühlerMichelle Bühler was >> in Primary Colors as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony WilsonAnthony WilsonAnthony Wilson was >> in Primary Colors as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Betsy Sokolow-ShermanBetsy Sokolow-ShermanBetsy Sokolow-Sherman was >> in Primary Colors as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe KleinJoe KleinJoe Klein was >> in Primary Colors as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keifus MathewsKeifus MathewsKeifus Mathews was >> in Primary Colors as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday