Primary Colors

Primary Colors is a 1996 novel by Anonymous (later revealed by Donald Foster to be journalist Joe Klein), a roman à clef about Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign in 1992. The book centers around Henry Burton, who's roped into being something of a campaign manager for southern governor Jack Stanton (Bill Clinton).

Related Topics:
Anonymous - Donald Foster - Joe Klein - Roman à clef - Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign - 1992 - Campaign manager

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The popular book (a success in part fueled by speculation over the identity of the author) was made into a 1998 movie starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Adrian Lester, Kathy Bates, and Maura Tierney. Kathy Bates was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie.

Related Topics:
John Travolta - Emma Thompson - Billy Bob Thornton - Adrian Lester - Kathy Bates - Maura Tierney - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

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This chart shows each character with their real-life counterpart and the actor who played them in the movie:

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