Primary(1960)

6.5(42)53mNovember 8, 1960

Documentary

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Primary is a documentary film about the primary elections between John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey in 1960. Primary is the first documentary to use light equipment in order to follow their subjects in a more intimate filmmaking style. This unconventional way of filming created a new look for documentary films where the camera’s lens was right in the middle of what ever drama was occurring. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 1998.

Directed by Robert Drew

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John F. Kennedy

Self

Hubert H. Humphrey

Self

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self

Robert F. Kennedy

Self

Muriel Humphrey

Self

Robert Drew

Self

Joseph McBride

Self - Kennedy Volunteer

Joseph Julian

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Philleo Nash

Self

Pierre Salinger

Self (uncredited)

Clement John Zablocki

Self (uncredited)

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Primary is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Primary come out?+

Primary was released in 1960.

How long is Primary?+

Primary runs for 53 minutes.

Who directed Primary?+

Primary was directed by Robert Drew.

Who stars in Primary?+

Primary stars John F. Kennedy, Hubert H. Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Muriel Humphrey.

Primary(1960)

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