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First of two films tonight starring John Travolta.
In Mike Nichols's political comedy drama he is aspiring Democratic presidential candidate Jack Stanton. As the race for the nomination hots up, rumours of Jack's womanising past threaten to scupper his campaign.
Review page 49.
(1998,15) (AD)
The Designated Mourner, featuring Mike Nichols's acting debut, is on Tuesday at 12.20am

Contributors

Director:
Mike Nichols
Gov Jack Stanton:
John Travolta
Susan Stanton:
Emma Thompson
Richard Jemmons:
Billy Bob Thornton
Henry Burton:
Adrian Lester
Daisy:
Maura Tierney
Howard Ferguson:
Paul Guilfoyle
Gov Fred Picker:
Larry Hagman
Libby Holden:
Kathy Bates
Mamma Stanton:
Diane Ladd
Izzy Rosenblatt:
Rob Reiner
Source: Radio Times

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