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1998/03/20 (US) | Drama, Comedy
What went down on the way to the top.
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. 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, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.
Elaine May
Screenplay
Mike Nichols
Director
Lead Cast
John Travolta
Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson
Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton
Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester
Henry Burton
Maura Tierney
Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle
Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman
Gov. Fred Picker
Budget
$ 65,000,000
Revenue
$ 52,090,187
Status
Released
Production Company
- Universal Pictures
- Mutual Film Company
- Icarus
- Tele München
Crews
Ry Cooder
Original Music Composer
Mike Nichols
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Michele Imperato Stabile
Co-Producer
Jonathan D. Krane
Executive Producer