The Front Runner
Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.
2018 · 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.
Directed by Jason Reitman · Written by Matt Bai
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Hugh Jackman Gary Hart -
Vera Farmiga Lee Hart -
J.K. Simmons Bill Dixon -
Mark O'Brien Billy Shore -
Molly Ephraim Irene Kelly -
Chris Coy Kevin Sweeney -
Alex Karpovsky Mike Stratton -
Josh Brener Doug Wilson -
Tommy Dewey John B. Emerson -
Kaitlyn Dever Andrea Hart -
Oliver Cooper Joe Trippi -
Jenna Kanell Ginny Terzano
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