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Primary Colors

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Original title

Primary Colors

Year

1998

Running time

143 min.

Country

United States

Director

Mike Nichols

Screenwriter

Elaine May. Novel: Joe Klein

Cast

Music

Ry Cooder

Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Producer

Icarus. Distributor: Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company

Genre

Drama | Politics. Satire

Movie Groups

U.S. Presidents (Biopics)

Synopsis

Henry, the idealistic grandson of a civil rights leader, joins the campaign of presidential hopeful Jack Stanton, the progressive and libidenous governor of a southern state. Also on the team are Richard, a redneck campaign strategist, and Libby, a gay, gun-toting trouble shooter. Stanton's roller coaster, scandal-ridden, campaign opens Henry's eyes to the harsh realities that are all a part of being a politician seeking office in late 20th century America.

Awards: 1998: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay, Supp. Actress (Kathy Bates)

1998: 2 Nominations for Golden Globe: Best Actor Comedy (Travolta), Supp. Actress

1998: BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Nom. for Best Sup. Actress (Bates)

1998: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nom. for Best Supp. Actress (Bates)

1998: 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supp. Actor (Thornton) & Supp. Actress (Bates)

1998: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nom. for Best Adapted Screenplay

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Primary Colors

1998

Mike Nichols

5.7

(4,506)