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R,2hrs 23min

Genre:

Comedy

Released:

March 20, 1998

Director:

Mike Nichols

Distributor:

Universal

Starring:

John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton ...more

Synopsis: Mike Nichols directed this Elaine May screenplay adapted from the 1996 bestseller by "Anonymous" (Joe Klein), who fictionalized Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. In the New Hampshire primary, Governor Jack Stanton (John Travolta) convinces Henry Burton (Adrian Lester), grandson of a respected civil rights pioneer, to become his deputy campaign manager. Stanton's smart wife Susan (Emma Thompson) always comes through with public support for her philandering husband. The film's parallel for ... Full Synopsis

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	Jack Garner, USA Today Perhaps Nichols and May's greatest accomplishment is capturing perfectly on film the mysterious, complex, compromised relationship the public has with today's political leaders. Full Review Metascore ^® from metacritic.com 70 Generally favorable reviews out of 100 Based on 30 critic reviews

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	John Travolta Gov. Jack Stanton Emma Thompson Susan Stanton Billy Bob Thornton Richard Jemmons Kathy Bates Libby Holden

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