The Best Man
"Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?"
Originally released in 1964. The Best Man is a drama film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, and Edie Adams
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (40 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as William Russell
Cliff Robertson
as Joe Cantwell
Edie Adams
as Mabel Cantwell
Margaret Leighton
as Alice Russell
Shelley Berman
as Sheldon Bascomb
Lee Tracy
as President Art Hockstader
Ann Sothern
as Sue Ellen Gamadge
Gene Raymond
as Don Cantwell
Kevin McCarthy
as Dick Jensen
Mahalia Jackson
as Mahalia Jackson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best Man about?
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.
Who directed The Best Man?
The Best Man was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
How long is The Best Man?
The Best Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Best Man released?
The Best Man was released on April 5, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Best Man?
The main cast of The Best Man includes Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton, Shelley Berman.