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1998 · TMDB 6.3

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.

John Travolta Emma Thompson Billy Bob Thornton Adrian Lester Maura Tierney Paul Guilfoyle Larry Hagman Kathy Bates Diane Ladd Rebecca Walker Caroline Aaron Tommy Hollis

Director · Mike Nichols Producer · Mike Nichols Writer · Elaine May Cinematography · Michael Ballhaus Composer · Ry Cooder Editor · Arthur Schmidt

Runtime: 143 min
Released: 1998-03-20
Studio: Universal Pictures
Country: France
Language: English
TMDB score: 6.3

Comedy Drama

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Tim Laws

2026-03-17

I'd normally say something about the USA being the true evil in this world but actually, maybe politics is the real problem? Nah, just kidding. Some politicians do good