
The Best Man
The Best Man
Release: 1964-04-05·Runtime: 102m·★ 7.2
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
Henry Fondaas William Russell
Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Man at Pool (uncredited)
Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb
Richard Arlenas Sen. Oscar Anderson
Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell
Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader
Gene Raymondas Don Cantwell
Mary Lawrenceas Mrs. Merwin
Kevin McCarthyas Dick Jensen
Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia Jackson
George Furthas Tom
Billy Beckas Party Guest (uncredited)
Fred Aldrichas Delegate (uncredited)
Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell
Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge
Penny Singletonas Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted)
Gore Vidalas Delegate (uncredited)
Marie Blakeas Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock)
Sherwood Keithas Doctor
Tyler McVeyas Chairman
Leoda Richardsas Convention Attendee (uncredited)
Rupert Crosseas Reporter (uncredited)Crew
" />Gore VidalScreenplay
" />Mort LindseyOriginal Music Composer
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Supervisor
" />Hal AshbyEditorial Consultant
" />Tom MankiewiczProduction Executive
" />Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
" />Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
" />Lawrence TurmanPresenter, Producer
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting Director