
The Man
The Man
Release: 1972-07-19·Runtime: 93m·★ 6.3
Drama
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
ABC Circle Films
Lorimar Motion Pictures
Cast
Barry Russoas Haley
James Earl Jonesas Douglass Dilman
Burgess Meredithas Senator Watson
Ted Hartleyas Press Secretary
Anne Seymouras Ma Blore
Lawrence Cookas Congressman Steller
Howard K. Smithas Howard K. Smith
Martin Balsamas Jim Talley
Janet MacLachlanas Wanda
Jack Bennyas Jack Benny
Philip Bourneufas Chief Justice Williams
Martin E. Brooksas Wheeler's Lawyer
Garry Walbergas Pierce
Leonard Stoneas Congressman Parmel
Lew Ayresas Noah Calvin
Simon Scottas Hugh Gaynor
Robert DoQuias Webson
William Windomas Arthur Eaton
Georg Stanford Brownas Robert Wheeler
Edward Faulkneras Secret Service Man
Charles Lampkinas Congressman Walding
Barbara Rushas Kay Eaton
Patric Knowlesas South African Consul
Gilbert Greenas Congressman Hand
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