How long is Primary Colors?

Primary Colors is 2 hr 23 min long.

Who is Governor Jack Stanton in Primary Colors?

John Travolta plays Governor Jack Stanton in the film.

Primary Colors

Name: Primary Colors
Duration: 143
Rating: 64

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman a clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton (Adrian Lester) is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Gov. Jack Stanton (John Travolta). 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, (Emma Thompson) and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons (Billy Bob Thornton).

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How long is Primary Colors?: Primary Colors is 2 hr 23 min long.

Who directed Primary Colors?: Mike Nichols

Who is Governor Jack Stanton in Primary Colors?: John Travolta plays Governor Jack Stanton in the film.

What is Primary Colors about?: In this adaptation of the best-selling roman a clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton (Adrian Lester) is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Gov. Jack Stanton (John Travolta). 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, (Emma Thompson) and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons (Billy Bob Thornton).