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  1. The Best Man is a 1964 American political drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner with a screenplay by Gore Vidal based on his 1960 play of the same title. Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson and Lee Tracy, the film details the seamy political maneuverings behind the nomination of a presidential candidate.

    • April 5, 1964 (US)
    • Stuart Millar and, Lawrence Turman
  2. The Best Man: Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton. The two front runners for their party's presidential nomination, one principled and the other ruthless, vie for the former president's endorsement.

    • Franklin J. Schaffner
    • 56
    • 1 min
  3. The Best Man. Secretary of State William Russell (Henry Fonda) lives by his principles, but is haunted by a recent sexual indiscretion that threatens both his marriage and his career.

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    • Henry Fonda
    • Franklin J. Schaffner
    • Millar/Turman Productions
  4. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Two presidential hopefuls get caught up in the dirty side of politics. Cast & Crew. Read More. Franklin J. Schaffner. Director. Henry Fonda. William Russell. Cliff Robertson. Joe Cantwell. Edie Adams. Mabel Cantwell.

    • Franklin J. Schaffner, Dick Moder
    • Henry Fonda
  5. Synopsis. It's convention time and front runner Secretary of State William Russell (Henry Fonda) finds himself pitted against Senator Joe Cantwell (Cliff Robertson). Russell is a man of conviction and hopes to elevate politics beyond the personal attack.

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  7. With a strong cast and a host of well-defined characters, The Best Man is an intelligent, funny romantic comedy that marks an impressive debut for writer/director Malcolm D. Lee.

  8. Set at a fictional presidential nomination convention in 1964, Henry Fonda plays William Russell, an idealized version of the model modern politician. He knows the issues, refuses to play dirty, but has a secret that might sink his campaign should it get out.

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