The Front Runner

The story

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Cast & crew

Hugh JackmanGary Hart

Vera FarmigaLee Hart

J.K. SimmonsBill Dixon

Mark O'BrienBilly Shore

Molly EphraimIrene Kelly

Chris CoyKevin Sweeney

Alex KarpovskyMike Stratton

Josh BrenerDoug Wilson

Tommy DeweyJohn B. Emerson

Kaitlyn DeverAndrea Hart

Oliver CooperJoe Trippi

Jenna KanellGinny Terzano