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XfinitySubscriptionSubscriptionWatchYouTubeWatchOct 10, 2020 · The film hinges upon the appointment of Robert Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) to Secretary of State. Leffingwell has been hand-picked by the President (Franchot Tone), meaning that there'll be a...
- 138 min
- 109.1K
- Classic Studio
Advise & Consent: Directed by Otto Preminger. With Franchot Tone, Lew Ayres, Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon. The polarizing search for a new Secretary of State has far-reaching consequences.
- (7.5K)
- Drama, Thriller
- Otto Preminger
- 1962-06-06
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Advise & Consent is a 1962 American political drama film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Advise and Consent by Allen Drury, published in 1959. The film was adapted for the screen by Wendell Mayes and was directed by Otto Preminger.
A controversial presidential nomination threatens the careers of several prominent politicians.
- Otto Preminger
- Henry Fonda
Advise and Consent. A controversial political appointee triggers DC gamesmanship and scandal. Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon and Charles Laughton in Otto Preminger's film of Allen Drury's best seller. 265 IMDb 7.7 2 h 18 min 1962.
Based on the lauded novel by Allen Drury, this political drama depicts the debate sparked when controversial candidate Robert Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) is nominated as U.S. Secretary of State.
- (13)
- Drama, LGBTQ+
2h 18m. 1962. 77% Preview. Wishlist. A controversial political appointee triggers DC gamesmanship and scandal. Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon and Charles Laughton in Otto Preminger's film of Allen Drury's best seller. Director: Otto Preminger. Producer: Otto Preminger. Writer: Wendell Mayes. Cast: