Primary Colors

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

John Travolta Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester Henry Burton

Maura Tierney Daisy Green