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The story

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.

Cast & crew

John TravoltaJack Stanton

Emma ThompsonSusan Stanton

Billy Bob ThorntonRichard Jemmons

Adrian LesterHenry Burton

Maura TierneyDaisy Green

Paul GuilfoyleHoward Ferguson

Larry HagmanGov. Fred Picker

Kathy BatesLibby Holden

Diane LaddMamma Stanton

Rebecca Walker

Rebecca WalkerMarch

Caroline AaronLucille Kaufman

Tommy HollisFat Willie