Then-President 'Bill Clinton' enjoyed the film so much that he even invited John Travolta to a party, on one condition, he must come as Governor Jack Stanton. John Travolta declined.
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The lead was originally offered to Tom Hanks, who turned it down because of his friendship with then-President 'Bill Clinton'.
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Larry Hagman's appearance at the political rally was kept a secret from the extras in the crowd. The reaction when he walks on stage is genuine. However, Hagman was recovering from a broken rib at the time and was in great discomfort so was unable to really enjoy the moment.
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John Travolta gained 30 pounds to play Jack Stanton.