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Movie
1998
R
2 HOURS 23 MINS
Comedy drama
In an adaptation of roman à clef about Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, a governor’s wife and adviser help him overcome scandals as he campaigns for the U.S. presidency.
Cast & Crew
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
Tony Shalhoub Eddie Reyes
Brian Markinson Randy Culligan
Ned Eisenberg Brad Lieberman
O'Neal Compton Sailorman Shoreson
Chelcie Ross Charlie Martin
Bonnie Bartlett Martha Harris
John Vargas Lorenzo Delgado
Stacy Edwards Jennifer Rogers
Gia Carides Cashmere McLeod
Mike Nichols Director
Joe Klein Writer (Novel)
Elaine May Writer (Screenplay)
Michael Haley Associate Producer
Michele Imperato Co-Producer
Jonathan D. Krane Executive Producer
Neil A. Machlis Executive Producer
Mike Nichols Producer
Ry Cooder Original Music
Michael Ballhaus Cinematography
Arthur Schmidt Film Editing
Juel Bestrop Casting
Ellen Lewis Casting
Juliet Taylor Casting
Bo Welch Production Designer
Tom Duffield Art Direction
Cheryl Carasik Set Decoration
Ann Roth Costume Design
Michele Imperato Unit Production Manager
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