Primary Colors (1998) — AI Story Visualization

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Plot Analysis Summary

The moral compromises of a political campaign

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Idealistic Recruitment

The First Scandal

The Moral Compromise

The Descent

The Bitter Victory

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.

Directed by

Mike Nichols

Key Cast

Rating: 6.3/10 (349 votes)