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