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The Best Man

NR19641h 42mFranklin J. Schaffner
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?"

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.

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Election CampaignPresidential ElectionPoliticsBased On Play Or MusicalLos Angeles, CaliforniaCorrupt PoliticianEx-president

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Best Man (1964) 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 stars in The Best Man?

The Best Man stars Henry Fonda (William Russell), Cliff Robertson (Joe Cantwell), Edie Adams (Mabel Cantwell), Margaret Leighton (Alice Russell), Shelley Berman (Sheldon Bascomb). The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

How long is The Best Man?

The Best Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1964. It is rated NR.

Is The Best Man worth watching?

The Best Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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