Primary Colors is a 1998 movie directed by Mike Nichols, which merges comedy with drama. The storyline revolves around a man who becomes part of the political campaign of a prospective U.S. president. Featured actors include John Travolta as Governor Jack Stanton, Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton, and Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons.
Where it Filmed?
The film was produced at several locations across the USA, including New Orleans, Louisiana; Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana; Universal Studios in Universal City, California; New York City, New York; and Wilmington, Los Angeles, California. The filming dates were from May 5, 1997, until Aug 4, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Larry Hagman | Gov. Fred Picker |
| Diane Ladd | Mamma Stanton |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Howard Ferguson |
| Rebecca Walker | March |
| Caroline Aaron | Lucille Kaufman |
| Tommy Hollis | Fat Willie |
| Rob Reiner | Izzy Rosenblatt |
| Ben Jones | Arlen Sporken |
| J.C. Quinn | Uncle Charlie |
| Allison Janney | Miss Walsh |
| Robert Klein | Norman Asher |
| Mykelti Williamson | Dewayne Smith |
| Leontine Guilliard | Ruby |
| Ned Eisenberg | Brad Lieberman |
| Brian Markinson | Randy Culligan |
| Geraldo Rivera | Geraldo Rivera |
| Charlie Rose | Charlie Rose |
| Larry King | Larry King |
| O’Neal Compton | Sailorman Shoreson |
| Kevin Cooney | Lawrence Harris |
| Bonnie Bartlett | Martha Harris |
| Cynthia O’Neal | Elegant Woman |
| Chelcie Ross | Charlie Martin |
| John Vargas | Lorenzo Delgado |
| Tony Shalhoub | Eddie Reyes |
| Bianca Lawson | Loretta |
| Robert Cicchini | Jimmy Ozio |
| Harrison Young | Sam |
| Rolando Molina | Anthony Ramirez |
| Ross Benjamin | Peter Goldsmith |
| Stacy Edwards | Jennifer Rogers |
| Kristoffer Ryan Winters | Terry Hicks |
| Susan Kussman | Ella Louise |
| Vickilyn Reynolds | Amalee |
| Robert Symonds | Bart Nilson |
| Gia Carides | Cashmere McLeod |
| Robert Easton | Dr. Beauregard |
| Scott Burkholder | Danny Scanlon |
| Bill Maher | Bill Maher |
| Lu Elrod | Chubby Woman |
| Henry Woronicz | Pundit |
| Rosalie Peck | Retiree |
| Susan Forristal | Bugger Bugger Woman |
| James Earl Jones | CNN Voiceover (voice) |
| Eric Boyd | Bagpiper |
| James DuMont | Man #1 in Airport Bar |
| Amaris Dupree | Emily Lopez |
| Noah Michael Levine | Airport Traveler |
| Richard Livingston | Richard Livingston |
| Carlos A. Montes | Policeman |
| Dorie Neal | Muffin / Campaign (voice) |
| Brian Shakti | Protester |
| Pete Tittl | Funeral mourner |
| Sara Van Horn | |
| Lesa Whittington | News Anchor (scenesDeleted) |
| Jordan Ancel | Muffin (uncredited) |
| Allan Wayne Anderson | Swimming Pool Guest (uncredited) |
| Stephen Austin-Skordiles | Union Member (uncredited) |
| Dara J. Bragg | Crowd member (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Campaign Staff (uncredited) |
| Michael W. Broomer | Boilermaker (uncredited) |
| Marian Caparrós | News Anchor (uncredited) |
| Sophia Choi | News Anchor (uncredited) |
| Matt Clifford | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Barbara Conway | Campaign Staff (uncredited) |
| Kacee DeMasi | Voter (uncredited) |
| Freddie Joe Farnsworth | Extra (uncredited) |
| Phil Faroudja | Background Extra (uncredited) |
| Anthony Michael Frederick | Detective (uncredited) |
| Frank Jennings | Featured (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Nick Loeb | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Polli Magaro | Woman in Street (uncredited) |
| Jean Martirez | News Anchor (uncredited) |
| Paul McMichael | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Greg McWhorter | Street Person (uncredited) |
| Larry Mendte | News Anchor (uncredited) |
| John Milford | (uncredited) |
| Christopher C. Murphy | Newsroom Crew (uncredited) |
| Tim Murphy | Union Manager (uncredited) |
| Msaada Nia | Governor Picker Supporter (uncredited) |
| Gary Pike | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Kevin Richardson | Editor (uncredited) |
| Rocco | Secret Service Agent (uncredited) |
| Rocco Salata | News Videographer (uncredited) |
| Larry F. Scott | Union Official (uncredited) |
| Lorna Scott | Woman in Airport Bar (uncredited) |
| Sandy E. Scott | Officer Boone (uncredited) |
| Renee Spei | INAUGURAL BALL GUEST (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Steinfeldt | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Steve Teamkin | Blue Hard Hat (uncredited) |
| Lynn Wanlass | Woman in Red (uncredited) |
| Charlie Weirauch | Muffin (uncredited) |
| Tim R. Worley | Hotel Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was a critical success, earning nominations for 2 Oscars while bagging 10 other awards and receiving 29 more nominations.
- Apart from Travolta, Thompson, and Thornton, the movie starred Kathy Bates, Adrian Lester, and Maura Tierney, among others.
- Reviews for the movie were generally positive, with 173 user reviews and 91 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 29.95106579999999
- Longitude: -90.0715323
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRtNMiXuhbBts
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Oak Alley Plantation – 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.0042359
- Longitude: -90.77599719999999
- Place ID: ChIJH7xquEUwIYYRMGRIw2Uk41U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3645 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7911608
- Longitude: -118.2633204
- Place ID: ChIJQbN0A3823YARlkDKfJIWAik
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
