
The Man
The Man
Release: 1972-07-19·Runtime: 93m·★ 6.3
Drama
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
ABC Circle Films
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Cast
Barry Russoas Haley
Ted Hartleyas Press Secretary
Martin Balsamas Jim Talley
Burgess Meredithas Senator Watson
Leonard Stoneas Congressman Parmel
Patric Knowlesas South African Consul
Lawrence Cookas Congressman Steller
James Earl Jonesas Douglass Dilman
Anne Seymouras Ma Blore
Jack Bennyas Jack Benny
Georg Stanford Brownas Robert Wheeler
Janet MacLachlanas Wanda
William Windomas Arthur Eaton
Edward Faulkneras Secret Service Man
Gilbert Greenas Congressman Hand
Philip Bourneufas Chief Justice Williams
Garry Walbergas Pierce
Simon Scottas Hugh Gaynor
Robert DoQuias Webson
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Lew Ayresas Noah Calvin
Charles Lampkinas Congressman Walding
Barbara Rushas Kay Eaton
Martin E. Brooksas Wheeler's Lawyer
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