Released:
1998-03-20

Overview:
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.

Director:
Mike Nichols

Runtime:
2h 23min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy

• Cast:
• 
  John Travolta
  as
  Jack Stanton
• 
  Emma Thompson
  as
  Susan Stanton
• 
  Billy Bob Thornton
  as
  Richard Jemmons
• 
  Adrian Lester
  as
  Henry Burton
• 
  Maura Tierney
  as
  Daisy Green