The Front Runner
2018 · directed by Jason Reitman
- Rating
- 60/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Front Runner (2018), directed by Jason Reitman, rates 60/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman
- Vera Farmiga
- J.K. Simmons
- Mark O'Brien
- Molly Ephraim
- Chris Coy
- Alex Karpovsky
- Josh Brener
- Tommy Dewey
- Kaitlyn Dever
Crew
- Eric Steelberg — Director of Photography
- Stefan Grube — Editor
- Rob Simonsen — Original Music Composer
- Jason Reitman — Screenplay
- Jay Carson — Screenplay
- Matt Bai — Screenplay
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- Young Adult (2011) — 67/100
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