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