The Man
"It took an accident to make this man President of the United States. What they do to him now won't be an accident."
Originally released in 1972. The Man is a drama film. directed by Joseph Sargent.
Starring James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, and Burgess Meredith
Synopsis
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (James Earl Jones) suddenly becomes the first black man to occupy the Oval Office. The events from that day to the next election when he must decide if he will actually run challenge his skills as a politician and leader.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Earl Jones
as Douglass Dilman
Martin Balsam
as Jim Talley
Burgess Meredith
as Senator Watson
Lew Ayres
as Noah Calvin
William Windom
as Arthur Eaton
Barbara Rush
as Kay Eaton
Georg Stanford Brown
as Robert Wheeler
Janet MacLachlan
as Wanda
Martin E. Brooks
as Wheeler's Lawyer
Simon Scott
as Hugh Gaynor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- ABC Circle Films
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man about?
When the President and Speaker of the House are killed in a building collapse, and the Vice-President declines the office due to age and ill-health, Senate President pro tempore Douglas Dilman (Jam...
Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is The Man?
The Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Man released?
The Man was released on July 19, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man?
The main cast of The Man includes James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres, William Windom.