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