The Best Man
The Best Man
Release: 1964-04-05·Runtime: 102m·★ 7.3
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
Rupert Crosseas Reporter (uncredited)
Marie Blakeas Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock)
Shelley Bermanas Sheldon Bascomb
Lee Tracyas President Art Hockstader
Ann Sothernas Sue Ellen Gamadge
Gene Raymondas Don Cantwell
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Penny Singletonas Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted)
George Furthas Tom
Margaret Leightonas Alice Russell
Fred Aldrichas Delegate (uncredited)
Billy Beckas Party Guest (uncredited)
Henry Fondaas William Russell
Kevin McCarthyas Dick Jensen
Leoda Richardsas Convention Attendee (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Man at Pool (uncredited)
Richard Arlenas Sen. Oscar Anderson
Tyler McVeyas Chairman
Joi Lansingas Girl At Pool
Cliff Robertsonas Joe Cantwell
Mary Lawrenceas Mrs. Merwin
Gore Vidalas Delegate (uncredited)
Edie Adamsas Mabel Cantwell
Mahalia Jacksonas Mahalia JacksonCrew
" />Gore VidalScreenplay
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting Director
" />Mort LindseyOriginal Music Composer
" />Hal AshbyEditorial Consultant
" />Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
" />Haskell WexlerDirector of Photography
" />Tom MankiewiczProduction Executive
" />Lawrence TurmanPresenter, Producer
" />Richard MansfieldSet Decoration
" />Dorothy JeakinsCostume Supervisor