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