The Front Runner
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.
Top Billed Cast
Hugh Jackman
Gary Hart
Vera Farmiga
Lee Hart
J.K. Simmons
Bill Dixon
Mark O'Brien
Billy Shore
Molly Ephraim
Irene Kelly
Featured Crew
Michael W. Hoban
Rigging Grip
Jason Reitman
Director
Matt Bai
Book
Matt Bai
Screenplay
Jason Reitman
Screenplay
Jay Carson
Screenplay
Eric Steelberg
Director of Photography
Rob Simonsen
Original Music Composer
Stefan Grube
Editor
Helen Estabrook
Producer
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Jason Reitman
Producer
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