
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
Marie Blakeas Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock)
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell
Gene Raymondas Don Cantwell
Leoda Richardsas Convention Attendee (uncredited)
Fred Aldrichas Delegate (uncredited)
Billy Beckas Party Guest (uncredited)
Henry Fondaas William Russell
Penny Singletonas Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted)
Tyler McVeyas Chairman
Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell
Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell
Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia Jackson
George Furthas Tom
Gore Vidalas Delegate (uncredited)
Rupert Crosseas Reporter (uncredited)
Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb
Mary Lawrenceas Mrs. Merwin
Sherwood Keithas Doctor
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Man at Pool (uncredited)
Joi Lansingas Girl At Pool
Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader
Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge
Kevin McCarthyas Dick JensenCrew
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Supervisor
" />Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
" />Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
" />Mort LindseyOriginal Music Composer
" />Lawrence TurmanPresenter, Producer
" />Gore VidalScreenplay
" />Hal AshbyEditorial Consultant
" />Tom MankiewiczProduction Executive
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting Director