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