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