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The Best Man

Film·1964·1h 42m

The Best Man

Drama

Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

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.

Cast

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

William Russell

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Joe Cantwell

Edie Adams

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