Synopsis
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.
Facts
Based on
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Setting
Washington, D.C.
Filming location
New York City, New Orleans
Production
Universal Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1999 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1999 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1999 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1998 generic
