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