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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
Two candidates compete for the presidential nomination of a party in this film based on a play by Gore Vidal. The former president, played by Tracy, must decide which one to endorse in this Oscar-nominated drama.
- Snoopystyle
- 1 min
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- 56
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. Cantwell is a political street fighter who practices a "means justifies the ends" strategy ...
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. The supporting cast features Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton, Ann Sothern, Shelley ...
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. Senator Joe Cantwell ...
- (61)
- Henry Fonda
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Millar/Turman Productions
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. Gore Vidal. Screenplay, Story. Franklin J. Schaffner.
Best Man, The (1964) -- (Movie Clip) Used By The Commies Candidate Russell (Henry Fonda) and staff watch the first appearance of Cliff Robertson as "Senator Cantwell," the main opponent for the presidential nomination, early in director Franlkin Schaffner's The Best Man, 1964, from Gore Vidal's play and screenplay.
