
The Best Man
The Best Man
Release: 1964-04-05·Runtime: 102m·★ 7.3
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Richard Arlenas Sen. Oscar Anderson
Gore Vidalas Delegate (uncredited)
Marie Blakeas Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock)
Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell
Kevin McCarthyas Dick Jensen
Joi Lansingas Girl At Pool
Tyler McVeyas Chairman
Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Mary Lawrenceas Mrs. Merwin
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Man at Pool (uncredited)
Rupert Crosseas Reporter (uncredited)
Penny Singletonas Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted)
Fred Aldrichas Delegate (uncredited)
Billy Beckas Party Guest (uncredited)
Leoda Richardsas Convention Attendee (uncredited)
Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell
Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell
Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge
Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia Jackson
George Furthas Tom
Sherwood Keithas Doctor
Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader
Henry Fondaas William Russell
Gene Raymondas Don CantwellCrew
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting Director
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Supervisor
" />Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
" />Tom MankiewiczProduction Executive
" />Hal AshbyEditorial Consultant
" />Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
" />Lawrence TurmanPresenter, Producer
" />Gore VidalScreenplay
" />Mort LindseyOriginal Music Composer