Forrest Gump
1994 · Comedy · Drama
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Film / 1998
Primary Colors
Directed by
Mike Nichols
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.
The story
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.
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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Rob ReinerIzzy Rosenblatt
Ben JonesArlen Sporken
J.C. QuinnUncle Charlie
Allison JanneyMiss Walsh
Robert KleinNorman Asher
Mykelti WilliamsonDewayne Smith
James DentonMitch
Leontine GuilliardRuby
Monique Ridge-WilliamsTawana Carter
Ned EisenbergBrad Lieberman
Brian MarkinsonRandy Culligan
Geraldo RiveraHimself
Charlie RoseHimself
Larry KingHimself
O'Neal ComptonSailorman Shoreson
Kevin CooneyLawrence Harris
Bonnie BartlettMartha Harris
Cynthia O'NealElegant Woman
Chelcie RossCharlie Martin
John VargasLorenzo Delgado
Tony ShalhoubEddie Reyes
Bianca LawsonLoretta
Robert CicchiniJimmy Ozio
William Stanford DavisJack Mandela Washington
Harrison YoungSam
Rolando MolinaAnthony Ramirez
Ross BenjaminPeter Goldsmith
Stacy EdwardsJennifer Rogers
Kristoffer Ryan WintersTerry Hicks
Susan KussmanElla Louise
Vickilyn ReynoldsAmalee
Robert SymondsBart Nilson
Gia CaridesCashmere McLeod
Robert EastonDr. Beauregard
Scott BurkholderDanny Scanlon
Bill MaherHimself
Lu ElrodChubby Woman
Michael HaleyShipyard Announcer
Henry WoroniczPundit
Daryce RichmanLinda Feldstein
Rosalie PeckRetiree
Susan ForristalBugger Bugger Woman
James Earl JonesCNN Voiceover (voice)
Clark Heathcliffe BrollyPundit 1
James DuMontMan 1 Airport Bar
Amaris DupreeEmily Lopez
Noah Michael LevineAirport Traveller
Brian ShaktiProtester
Tony WintersPundit 3
Jordan AncelMuffin
Allan Wayne AndersonSwimming Pool Guest
Stephen Austin-SkordilesUnion Member
Greg BronsonCampaign Staff
Michael W. BroomerBoilermaker
Marian CaparrósNews Anchor
Sophia ChoiNews Anchor
Barbara ConwayCampaign Staff
Kacee DeMassiVoter
Anthony Michael FrederickDetective
Spencer KaydenHotel Guest
Nick LoebWaiter
Larry MendteNews Anchor
Msaada NiaGovernor Picker Supporter
Gary PikePartygoer
Kevin RichardsonEditor
Rocco SalataNews Videographer
Larry F. ScottUnion Official
Lorna ScottWoman in Airport Bar
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