Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic70/100
356 audience votes
Key crew
- Ry CooderOriginal Music Composer
- Elaine MayScreenplay
- Mike NicholsDirector
Cast
- John TravoltaJack Stanton
- Emma ThompsonSusan Stanton
- Billy Bob ThorntonRichard Jemmons
- Adrian LesterHenry Burton
- Maura TierneyDaisy Green
- Paul GuilfoyleHoward Ferguson
- Larry HagmanGov. Fred Picker
- Kathy BatesLibby Holden
- Diane LaddMamma Stanton
- Rebecca WalkerMarch
- Caroline AaronLucille Kaufman
- Tommy HollisFat Willie
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Themes
usa presidentthe white housepresidential electionnew hampshirescandalextramarital affairpresidential candidate