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An idealistic young political worker has his ethics tested when he goes to work on the Presidential campaign of a scandal-attracting Southern governor.
Original Release
03/20/1998
US Release
03/20/1998
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Emma Thompson | Susan Stanton |
| John Travolta | Governor Jack Stanton / Jack Stanton |
| Kathy Bates | Libby Holden |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Richard Jemmons |
| Adrian Lester | Henry Burton |
| Maura Tierney | Daisy Green / Daisy |
| Larry Hagman | Gov. Fred Picker |
| Diane Ladd | Mamma Stanton |
| Rob Reiner | Izzy Rosenblatt |
| Allison Janney | Miss Walsh |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Emma Thompson | Susan Stanton |
| John Travolta | Governor Jack Stanton / Jack Stanton |
| Kathy Bates | Libby Holden |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Richard Jemmons |
| Adrian Lester | Henry Burton |
| Maura Tierney | Daisy Green / Daisy |
| Larry Hagman | Gov. Fred Picker |
| Diane Ladd | Mamma Stanton |
| Rob Reiner | Izzy Rosenblatt |
| Allison Janney | Miss Walsh |
| Mykelti Williamson | Dewayne Smith |
| Stacy Edwards | Jennifer Rogers |
| Robert Klein | Norman Asher |
| Tony Shalhoub | Eddie Reyes |
| Caroline Aaron | Lucille Kaufman |
| Chelcie Ross | Charlie Martin |
| Rebecca Walker | March |
| Tommy Hollis | Fat Willie |
| Ben Jones | Arlen Sporken |
| J.C. Quinn | Uncle Charlie |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jonathan D. Krane | Executive Producer |
| Neil A. Machlis | Executive Producer |
| Mike Nichols | Producer |
| Michael Haley | Producer |
| Michele Imperato | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1999 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
