Primary Colors (1998)

A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for President of the United States of America.

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Domestic (74.9%)
$39,001,187
International (25.1%)
$13,089,000
Worldwide
$52,090,187
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$12,045,395
Budget$65,000,000
Earliest Release DateMarch 20, 1998 (Domestic)
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr 23 min
GenresComedy Drama
FilmmakersRole
Mike Nichols Director
Joe Klein Writer
Elaine May Writer
Mike Nichols Producer
Sandy E. Scott Producer
Ry Cooder Composer
Michael Ballhaus Cinematographer
Arthur Schmidt Editor
Bo Welch Production Designer
CastRole
John Travolta
Governor Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
Susan Stanton
Kathy Bates
Libby Holden
Larry Hagman
Gov. Fred Picker