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20 March 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
What went down on the way to the top. morePlot:
A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for president of the USA. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Presidential Appeal: Bill Clinton By John Travolta (From Spout. 5 November 2008, 9:30 AM, PST)
Tonight: Leonard Maltin's Election Special
(From ReelzChannel. 31 October 2008, 2:56 AM, PDT)
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Great Movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Travolta | ... | Governor Jack Stanton |
 | Emma Thompson | ... | Susan Stanton |
 | Billy Bob Thornton | ... | Richard Jemmons |
 | Kathy Bates | ... | Libby Holden |
 | Adrian Lester | ... | Henry Burton |
 | Maura Tierney | ... | Daisy Green |
 | Larry Hagman | ... | Gov. Fred Picker |
 | Diane Ladd | ... | Mamma Stanton |
 | Paul Guilfoyle | ... | Howard Ferguson |
| Rebecca Walker | ... | March |
| Caroline Aaron | ... | Lucille Kaufman |
| Tommy Hollis | ... | William McCullison (Fat Willie) |
 | Rob Reiner | ... | Izzy Rosenblatt |
| Ben Jones | ... | Arlen Sporken |
| J.C. Quinn | ... | Uncle Charlie |
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Mit aller Macht (Germany)Perfect Couple (Japan: English title)
Primary Colors (France)
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Rated R for strong language and sexual references.Parents Guide:
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143 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Denmark:7 | Australia:M (re-rating after appeal) | Australia:MA (original rating) | Iceland:L | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:M18 | Spain:13 | Finland:K-3 (new rating: 2001) | Argentina:13 | Belgium:KT | Canada:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:RMOVIEmeter: 
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Allison Janney said that she was offered the role of C.J. Cregg on "The West Wing" (1999) after Aaron Sorkin saw her small part as Miss Walsh in this film. moreGoofs:
Continuity: On the morning after Henry's first trip to New Hampshire (which was made spontaneously, without any change of clothes or luggage), his shirt nonetheless changes repeatedly between shots. moreQuotes:
Jack Stanton: We can do incredible things. We can change this country. I'm gonna win this thing. Look me in the eye, Henry, and tell me that you don't want to be a part of it. moreSoundtrack:
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This was a truly great commentary on politics in the modern world. John Travolta pulls off one of the best Bill Clinton impressions I've been priveleged enough to witness. Emma Thompson is witty, and real, a true testament to her skill and brilliance in her craft. But my favorite performances were delivered by the supporting characters in the film. To begin, the oft ignored Maura Tierney. She's charming, versatile, talented, and downright adorable. Daisy is horribly underwritten for an actress of her talent, but nevertheless a great and appealing character. Billy Bob Thornton's Richard Jemmons is hilarious and brilliant. He represents the truest example of the hardened believer. Finally came the eloquent and insane Libby Holden given breath in this mortal coil by the infallible Kathy Bates. I couldn't even begin to describe the beauty of this character's idealism. I would love to see more of it in our government. Good movie. Lots of fun, and lots of heart.