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