
The Man
The Man
Release: 1972-07-19·Runtime: 93m·★ 6.3
Drama
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
ABC Circle Films
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Cast
Leonard Stoneas Congressman Parmel
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
James Earl Jonesas Douglass Dilman
Martin Balsamas Jim Talley
Barbara Rushas Kay Eaton
Jack Bennyas Jack Benny
Edward Faulkneras Secret Service Man
Robert DoQuias Webson
Anne Seymouras Ma Blore
Georg Stanford Brownas Robert Wheeler
Lew Ayresas Noah Calvin
Janet MacLachlanas Wanda
Charles Lampkinas Congressman Walding
Gilbert Greenas Congressman Hand
Barry Russoas Haley
Burgess Meredithas Senator Watson
Martin E. Brooksas Wheeler's Lawyer
Simon Scottas Hugh Gaynor
Philip Bourneufas Chief Justice Williams
Garry Walbergas Pierce
Patric Knowlesas South African Consul
Ted Hartleyas Press Secretary
Lawrence Cookas Congressman Steller
William Windomas Arthur Eaton
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