The Front Runner
"Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever."
Synopsis
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.
Production Details
Release DateNov 6, 2018
DirectorJason Reitman
WritersJason Reitman, Jay Carson
Principal Cast
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
