The Many Faces of John Travolta

Primary Colors

If you know anything about American politics, then you know who inspired John's charismatic character in Primary Colors, a film adapted from a best-selling novel. John packed on a few pounds and dyed his hair gray to play Jack Stanton, the governor of a Southern state who becomes a political powerhouse and, eventually, a presidential candidate. The campaign, marred by accusations of adultery and corruption, is seen through the eyes of an idealistic aide, Henry Burton.