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