The Front Runner
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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 is a 2018 political drama starring Hugh Jackman as Senator Gary Hart, whose 1987 presidential campaign implodes after a media firestorm over an extramarital affair. The film chronicles how a promising Democratic candidate's path to the White House unravels when private scandal becomes public spectacle, exploring the intersection of politics, media scrutiny, and personal morality.
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Hugh JackmanGary Hart
Vera FarmigaLee Hart
J.K. SimmonsBill Dixon
Mark O'BrienBilly Shore
Molly EphraimIrene Kelly
Chris CoyKevin Sweeney
Alex KarpovskyMike Stratton
Josh BrenerDoug Wilson
Tommy DeweyJohn B. Emerson
Kaitlyn DeverAndrea Hart
Oliver CooperJoe Trippi
Jenna KanellGinny Terzano
RJ BrownBill Martin
Alfred MolinaBen Bradlee
Mamoudou AthieA.J. Parker
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When was The Front Runner released?
The Front Runner was released in theaters on November 6, 2018.
What is The Front Runner about?
The film follows Senator Gary Hart's 1987 Democratic presidential campaign, which becomes derailed after allegations of infidelity surface and dominate media coverage, forcing Hart to confront the collision between his public ambitions and private life.
Who stars in The Front Runner?
Hugh Jackman plays the lead role of Senator Gary Hart in this political drama.
Is The Front Runner based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true events of Gary Hart's 1987 presidential campaign, which was significantly impacted by media coverage of his personal affairs.
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