
Release Date
March 20, 1998
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Running Time
143 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for strong language and sexual references
Henry Burton (Adrian Lester) is an idealistic young black man who has reached a crossroad in his life.
After three years as a congressional aide on Capitol Hill, Henry is renowned as a brilliant political strategist, but he has grown increasingly disenchanted with politics as usual. The grandson of the country's most celebrated Civil Rights leader, Henry wants to make history too; though cynical, he is still looking for someone doing something he can believe... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Primary Colors is a story about politics and the mechanics behind a Presidential campaign. On the back of the box, the movie is described as a "savagely funny comedy," but I didn't find it that funny. But I don't know that much about politics, so I'll just do a quick analysis of Primary Colors is a movie, not as a political satire. Full movie review »