Overview
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.
DirectorJason Reitman
ProducersJason Reitman, Aaron L. Gilbert, Helen Estabrook
ScreenplayMatt Bai, Jason Reitman, Jay Carson
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LanguageEnglish
Production companiesBron Studios, Right of Way Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Stage 6 Films, Columbia Pictures
Budget25000000
Homepagehttp://thefrontrunner.movie
TaglineGary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.