Movie

The Best Man

“Does The Best Man Always Get To The White House?”

★ 7.3(42)19641h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Release date: 1964-04-05
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

The Best Man — trailer

About The Best Man

The Best Man is a 1964 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson and Edie Adams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best Man in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

William Russell

Cliff Robertson

Joe Cantwell

Edie Adams

Mabel Cantwell

Margaret Leighton

Alice Russell

Shelley Berman

Sheldon Bascomb

Lee Tracy

President Art Hockstader

Ann Sothern

Sue Ellen Gamadge

Gene Raymond

Don Cantwell

Kevin McCarthy

Dick Jensen

Mahalia Jackson

Howard K. Smith

John Henry Faulk

Gov. T.T. Claypoole

Themes & keywords

election campaignpresidential electionpoliticsbased on play or musicallos angeles, californiacorrupt politicianex-president

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best Man in India?+

The Best Man is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Best Man on Netflix?+

The Best Man is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is The Best Man?+

The Best Man has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Best Man?+

The Best Man stars Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton and Shelley Berman.

When did The Best Man come out?+

The Best Man is a 1964 movie directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

What genre is The Best Man?+

The Best Man is Drama film.

Who directed The Best Man?+

The Best Man was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.