The Front Runner
Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.
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.
- Genre: Drama, History
- Studio: Bron Studios, Right of Way Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Stage 6 Films, Columbia Pictures
- Keyword: politics, senator, colorado, politician, biography, based on true story, scandal, love affair, presidential campaign, 1980s
- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy