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