Primary Colors (1998)Movies

Based on the novel Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics later revealed to be written by journalist Joe Klein while covering Bill Clinton’s campaign, this comedy follows presidential hopeful Jack Stanton (John Travolta - Grease), a charismatic governor vying to be the Democratic party’s nominee for President. Directed by Mike Nichols (The Graduate), this political drama’s screenplay is written by Nichols' wife, Elaine May (A New Leaf).