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The Front Runner

The Front Runner

Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.

20185.91h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jason Reitman
Written by Matt Bai, Jason Reitman, Jay Carson
Produced by Helen Estabrook, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Reitman
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $3.3M

Top Cast

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Gary Hart

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Lee Hart

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Bill Dixon

Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

Billy Shore

Molly Ephraim

Molly Ephraim

Irene Kelly

Chris Coy

Chris Coy

Kevin Sweeney

Alex Karpovsky

Alex Karpovsky

Mike Stratton

Josh Brener

Josh Brener

Doug Wilson

Tommy Dewey

Tommy Dewey

John B. Emerson

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

Andrea Hart

Themes & Keywords

politicssenatorcoloradopoliticianbiographybased on true storyscandallove affairpresidential campaign1980s

About The Front Runner

The Front Runner is a drama, history film released in 2018 exploring themes of politics, senator, colorado, politician, biography, based on true story. Directed by Jason Reitman, it stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons. 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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