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Primary
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Primary

1960 · 53 min Documentary
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Primary has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self

Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert H. Humphrey

Self

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Self

Muriel Humphrey

Muriel Humphrey

Self

Robert Drew

Robert Drew

Self

Joseph McBride

Joseph McBride

Self - Kennedy Volunteer

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Joseph Julian

Narrator (voice)

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Philleo Nash

Self

Pierre Salinger

Pierre Salinger

Self (uncredited)

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