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