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.
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons
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The Front Runner
Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jason Reitman
- Producers
- Helen Estabrook, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Reitman, Matt Bai
- Cast
- Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien, ,
