The Front Runner

~Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2018-11-06
Budget: $25000000
Revenue: $3300000
Runtime: 113 min

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