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