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The Front Runner
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The Front Runner

2018-11-06 · 113 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Jason Reitman
Production companies
Bron Studios, Right of Way Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,300,000

Top Cast

Hugh JackmanHugh JackmanGary Hart
Vera FarmigaVera FarmigaLee Hart
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsBill Dixon
Mark O'BrienMark O'BrienBilly Shore
Molly EphraimMolly EphraimIrene Kelly
Chris CoyChris CoyKevin Sweeney
Alex KarpovskyAlex KarpovskyMike Stratton
Josh BrenerJosh BrenerDoug Wilson
Tommy DeweyTommy DeweyJohn B. Emerson
Kaitlyn DeverKaitlyn DeverAndrea Hart
Oliver CooperOliver CooperJoe Trippi
Jenna KanellJenna KanellGinny Terzano
RJ BrownRJ BrownBill Martin
Alfred MolinaAlfred MolinaBen Bradlee
Mamoudou AthieMamoudou AthieA.J. Parker
Ari GraynorAri GraynorAnn Devroy
John Bedford LloydJohn Bedford LloydDavid Broder
Steve CoulterSteve CoulterBob Kaiser
Spencer GarrettSpencer GarrettBob Woodward
Steve ZissisSteve ZissisTom Fiedler

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