The Best Man(1964)
“Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?”
Overview
The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Studio
United Artists
Cast
Henry Fonda
as William Russell
Cliff Robertson
as Joe Cantwell
Edie Adams
as Mabel Cantwell
Margaret Leighton
as Alice Russell
Shelley Berman
as Sheldon Bascomb
Lee Tracy
as President Art Hockstader
Ann Sothern
as Sue Ellen Gamadge
Gene Raymond
as Don Cantwell
Kevin McCarthy
as Dick Jensen
Mahalia Jackson
as Mahalia Jackson
Howard K. Smith
as Howard K. Smith
John Henry Faulk
as Gov. T.T. Claypoole
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
United Artists
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Where can I watch The Best Man?▼
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What is The Best Man about?▼
The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.
Who directed The Best Man?▼
The Best Man was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and released in 1964. It is a drama film.
How long is The Best Man?▼
The Best Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in The Best Man?▼
The cast of The Best Man includes Henry Fonda as William Russell, Cliff Robertson as Joe Cantwell, Edie Adams as Mabel Cantwell, Margaret Leighton as Alice Russell, Shelley Berman as Sheldon Bascomb and more.
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