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