
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
Gilbert Greenas Congressman Hand
Barry Russoas Haley
James Earl Jonesas Douglass Dilman
Janet MacLachlanas Wanda
Simon Scottas Hugh Gaynor
Robert DoQuias Webson
Jack Bennyas Jack Benny
Philip Bourneufas Chief Justice Williams
Georg Stanford Brownas Robert Wheeler
Anne Seymouras Ma Blore
Charles Lampkinas Congressman Walding
Lew Ayresas Noah Calvin
Martin E. Brooksas Wheeler's Lawyer
Edward Faulkneras Secret Service Man
Leonard Stoneas Congressman Parmel
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Burgess Meredithas Senator Watson
Ted Hartleyas Press Secretary
Barbara Rushas Kay Eaton
Garry Walbergas Pierce
Lawrence Cookas Congressman Steller
Martin Balsamas Jim Talley
William Windomas Arthur Eaton
Patric Knowlesas South African Consul
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