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What went down on the way to the top.
6.2(361)19982h 23m
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.
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Created by
- Neil Machlis,Jonathan D. Krane
- Writers
- Elaine May
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Cast

John Travolta
Jack Stanton

Emma Thompson
Susan Stanton

Billy Bob Thornton
Richard Jemmons

Adrian Lester
Henry Burton

Maura Tierney
Daisy Green

Paul Guilfoyle
Howard Ferguson

Larry Hagman
Gov. Fred Picker

Kathy Bates
Libby Holden

Diane Ladd
Mamma Stanton
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

James Denton
Mitch
Leontine Guilliard
Ruby
Monique Ridge-Williams
Tawana Carter

Ned Eisenberg
Brad Lieberman

Brian Markinson
Randy Culligan

Geraldo Rivera
Himself
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Crew
Directing
- Mike NicholsDirector
- Michael HaleyFirst Assistant Director
- Mark TobeySecond Assistant Director
- Liz RadleySecond Unit Director
Writing
- Elaine MayScreenplay
- Joe KleinNovel
Production
- Mike NicholsProducer
- Neil MachlisExecutive Producer
- Ellen LewisCasting
- Juliet TaylorCasting
- Jonathan D. KraneExecutive Producer
- Juel BestropCasting
- Greg McKayCasting
- Michael HaleyAssociate Producer
- Michele Imperato StabileCo-Producer
Camera
- Michael BallhausDirector of Photography
- Anthony Gaudioz"B" Camera Operator
- Daniel C. Gold"A" Camera Operator
- Mark Emery MooreSteadicam Operator
Editing
- Arthur SchmidtEditor
Sound
- Ry CooderOriginal Music Composer
- Ron BocharSound Re-Recording Mixer
Art
- Cheryl CarasikSet Decoration
- Bo WelchProduction Design
- Tom DuffieldArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Gary JonesCostume Design
- Ann RothCostume Design
- J. Roy HellandMakeup Designer
- J. Roy HellandHair Designer
- Lynne K. EaganKey Makeup Artist
- Mindy HallMakeup Artist
- Michelle BühlerMakeup Artist
- Anthony WilsonHairstylist
- Jasen Joseph SicaKey Hair Stylist
- Susan V. KalinowskiHairstylist
- Vera YurtchukMakeup Department Head
Crew
- Betsy Sokolow-ShermanUnit Publicist
- Victoria VanderklootStunt Double
- Alan E. LorimerSpecial Effects Coordinator
- Mark RiccardiStunt Coordinator
- Keifus MathewsStunts
- Mitch TolesUtility Stunts
- Kenny SearleUtility Stunts
Lighting
- James R. TynesChief Lighting Technician