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The Front Runner (2018)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jason Reitman
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    Gary Hart Hugh Jackman
  • Profile picture of Vera Farmiga
    Lee Hart Vera Farmiga
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    Bill Dixon J.K. Simmons
  • Profile picture of Mark O'Brien
    Billy Shore Mark O'Brien
  • Profile picture of Molly Ephraim
    Irene Kelly Molly Ephraim
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    Kevin Sweeney Chris Coy
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    Mike Stratton Alex Karpovsky
  • Profile picture of Josh Brener
    Doug Wilson Josh Brener

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Keywords

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  • colorado
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  • scandal
  • love affair
  • presidential campaign
  • 1980s