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