Primary Colors

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Theatrical Release Date:

03/13/1998

DVD Release Date:

09/09/1998

Run Time:

143min.

Starring:

John Travolta , Emma Thompson , Billy Bob Thornton , Kathy Bates , Adrian Lester

Director(s):

Mike Nichols

Distributor(s):

Universal

MPAA Rating:

R for strong language and sexual references.

Genre(s):

Drama,Comedy

Plot: Mike Nichols directed this Elaine May screenplay adapted from the 1996 bestseller by "Anonymous" (Joe Klein), who fictionalized Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Read More

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